Assistant Buyer: Agile Supply Chain Planner

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a Purchasing team in Worcester, specializing in supply chain planning. This position offers a strong starting salary, company pension, and further development opportunities. Candidates should possess organizational and analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems is desirable. This role is a stepping stone for a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management.

Benefits

Strong starting salary

Company pension

25 days holiday

Subsidised canteen

Training and development budget

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills required for planning and scheduling.
• Confident communicator, necessary for supplier relationships.
• Analytical mindset and IT skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier deliveries aligned with ERP/MRP schedules.
• Execute supply strategies, including Kanban and Just-in-Time.
• Ensure order accuracy and on-time delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical mind

IT skills (Excel)

Pressure management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft AX

Job description

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a Purchasing team in Worcester, specializing in supply chain planning. This position offers a strong starting salary, company pension, and further development opportunities. Candidates should possess organizational and analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems is desirable. This role is a stepping stone for a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management.