Assistant Buyer/ Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Hyde; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Buyer/Buyer to join their Procurement team in a hybrid working environment. This role involves supporting procurement and supply chain activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to drive performance improvements and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain activities.
• Strong analytical skills for cost analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze invoicing for key suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and develop improvement plans.
• Support procurement activities in line with company policies.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

IFS ERP System

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Buyer/Buyer

We are looking to strengthen our Procurement team with an Assistant Buyer/Buyer based at Hattersley, with hybrid working arrangements available.

You will report directly to the Central Procurement Manager, and your role is to support procurement and supply chain activities in line with Company and Client policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate, collate, analyze, and process consolidated invoicing for key Framework suppliers.
2. Maintain supplier records proactively within IFS (our ERP system).
3. Manage committed costs within IFS, clearing old costs as required.
4. Support team members with reporting and cost analysis duties.
5. Manage supplier performance, including monthly reporting and developing improvement plans.
6. Develop, prepare, and issue tender packages with stakeholders to align targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
7. Manage commercial terms, conditions, and service levels (including KPIs) with suppliers.
8. Maintain and enhance the use of IFS (our ERP system).
9. Establish and develop strong relationships with Clients, Customers, Suppliers, internal teams, and external bodies.
10. Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach, providing open and honest feedback.
11. Work with the SHEQ team to ensure supply chain health and safety compliance and address issues as needed.
12. Assist with internal and external audits as required.
13. Innovate by leveraging solutions from current and future supply chain partners.
14. Perform other duties, training, and hours as reasonably required, consistent with the role's responsibilities.
15. Participate in external networking, conferences, associations, groups, and training to stay current on industry trends and innovations.
16. Represent the department and company professionally and positively in all contacts, fostering mutually beneficial relationships.