Assistant Buyer: Flexible Hours & Procurement Support

Office Angels; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Yearly salary reviews

Regular performance reviews

Holiday benefits

Job summary

Office Angels in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support our procurement team. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and help ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.

The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and experience with purchasing software and Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers flexible hours and parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in using purchasing software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address discrepancies.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs.
• Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and resolve issues.
• Documentation: Maintain organised and up-to-date records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Price Negotiation: Assist in negotiating prices and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor and report on purchasing costs, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Collaboration: Work closely with logistics and finance to ensure a seamless procurement process.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality concerns.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the purchasing function.

Skills

Purchase orders

Supplier communication

Inventory control

Vendor relations

Documentation

Price negotiation

Cost tracking

Cross-department collaboration

Process improvement

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Purchasing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Angels in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support our procurement team. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and help ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.

The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and experience with purchasing software and Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers flexible hours and parking.