Assistant Buyer - Must have experience

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team in the East Midlands. The role involves managing product categories, conducting supplier negotiations, and ensuring timely product deliveries. Candidates should possess previous buying or procurement experience, strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in IT. In return, the position offers 30 days of paid holiday, onsite fitness facilities, and a contributable pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday including bank holidays

Onsite fitness facilities

Contributable company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous buying or procurement experience.
• Strong analytical skills and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing categories and buying specific products.
• Review performance indicators and identify trends.
• Liaise with suppliers and negotiate terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced person that has either worked in procurement or buying who would like to make the move to eventually become a buyer as my client can offer support and training

As the Assistant Buyer you will be part of a small team and you will be provided with parking reporting into a Manager. As the Junior Buyer you will work in a very relaxed office as part of an existing team

As the Assistant Buyer your duties are listed below

• Manage existing categories, buying specific products in line with demand.


• Regularly review performance indicators, such as sales and to spot new trends.


• Plan for additional product opportunities.


• Manage plans for stock levels.


• Meet with suppliers, negotiate capacity, pricing and terms.


• Maintain and further develop existing supplier relationships, whilst identifying opportunity and sourcing new routes.


• Liaise with other departments to ensure launches and ongoing deliveries are executed on time.


• Work alongside buying colleagues to appraise the supply base, and mutually agree new team sourcing direction.


• Share key sales data within the business to maximise wider opportunities for entry, growth or retraction in specific areas.


• Monitor commodity pricing closely and ensure best pricing is obtained to deliver savings/improved profits for our clients.

Also as the Assistant Buyer you might conduct the occasional visit to stores, trade fairs and suppliers.

As the Assistant Buyer we are looking for the below to be successful

• Previous buying / procurement experience


• Strong analytical skills.


• Negotiation skills, ability to network and influence people


• A confident communicator, with strong team working and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently to reach team goals.


• Numeracy skills and IT proficiency.


• Comprehensive understanding of Excel.


• Good organisation skills and able to multitask, to deliver new and ongoing projects.


• Ability to make quick, but informed decisions, and meet tight deadlines.


• Manage sample development and approval.


• Commercial awareness, creative flair and a `can do` attitude.

Once successful as the Assistant Buyer you will receive the Following

• 30 days paid holiday including bank holidays


• Onsite fitness facilities


• Contributable company pension scheme

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.