Assistant Buyer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining service levels with both internal and external stakeholders. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing vendor requests and overseeing goods movement. The position not only promises a rewarding career path but also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, loyalty awards, and opportunities for professional development. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Social events

Health care cash plan paid by the company

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty awards for key service milestones

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Award-winning Learning & Development team

Internal career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review inbound requests from vendors in line with business requirements.
• Oversee the inbound movement of goods from suppliers and allocate booking slots.
• Raise purchase orders and resolve warehouse dispute notices.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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We are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join our team within the Portfolio Devices function. The role involves ensuring the effective scheduling of deliveries to meet business and customer requirements and acting as the first point of contact with internal and external stakeholders to maintain service levels. This position offers significant opportunities for progression and development.

Your Day-to-Day

• Review inbound requests from vendors in line with business requirements
• Oversee the inbound movement of goods from suppliers and allocate booking slots
• Raise purchase orders, obtain approval, and send them to suppliers
• Resolve warehouse dispute notices
• Maintain and update accurate delivery due dates
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Ethics, Compliance, and the DCC Group Code of Conduct

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in a fast-paced administrative role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

We aim to ensure our employees love what they do, complemented by a benefits package that rewards excellence. You will receive:

• Social events
• Health care cash plan paid by the company
• Income protection scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty awards for key service milestones
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Award-winning Learning & Development team
• Internal career opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and celebrated. We are open to flexible working arrangements and will support them if they align with our business needs and your well-being.