Assistant Buyer: NPD & Innovation Procurement

Thg Plc; Trowbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Maternity/Paternity pay

Compassionate leave

Staff discount

Refer a friend bonus

Onsite GP access

EAP (Bupa)

Zusammenfassung

THG Labs in Trowbridge is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement for new products, reformulations and supplier-led innovation projects. You’ll manage quotations, supplier coordination and data from concept to launch, ensuring costs and lead times are accurate.

The role develops procurement capabilities with supervision, handling defined purchasing tasks and working closely with Category leads to drive cost-effective sourcing and supplier performance.

Qualifikationen

• Some experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, project administration or supplier coordination.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple actions and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Confidence in following up with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard business software.
• Willingness to learn procurement, sourcing and manufacturing processes.

Aufgaben

• Support the Category Leads with procurement activities for assigned NPD and innovation projects.
• Attend project and launch-readiness meetings as required.
• Maintain procurement project plans, action trackers, milestone dates and status reports.
• Maintain accurate visibility of quotations, samples, tooling, supplier approval and material readiness.
• Ensure suppliers receive the correct specification, forecast volume, timing and submission requirements.
• Maintain quotation logs and follow up on overdue supplier responses.
• Check quotations for completeness and request clarification where information is missing.
• Compare supplier pricing, minimum-order quantities, lead times, payment terms, tooling and other charges.
• Prepare quotation-comparison summaries for review by Category leads
• Check that cost information is current, complete and supported by supplier evidence.
• Assist with the preparation of savings and cost-avoidance evidence.
• Request quotations, samples, technical documents and project updates.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Project administration

Supplier coordination

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Spreadsheets

Learning procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

THG Labs in Trowbridge is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement for new products, reformulations and supplier-led innovation projects. You’ll manage quotations, supplier coordination and data from concept to launch, ensuring costs and lead times are accurate.

The role develops procurement capabilities with supervision, handling defined purchasing tasks and working closely with Category leads to drive cost-effective sourcing and supplier performance.