Assistant Buyer – Sourcing, Negotiation & Analytics

K2 Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bicester is seeking an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join their team. The role involves liaising with suppliers, supporting sales presentations, and assisting with product sourcing. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee perks including a pension scheme and onsite parking.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Confident user of Excel.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work to tight timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing.
• Support the sales presentation to the external sales team.
• Assist in product sourcing based on business requirements.
• Monitor pipeline stock and ensure deadline compliance.
• Analyse buying trends based on customer purchases.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Bicester is seeking an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join their team. The role involves liaising with suppliers, supporting sales presentations, and assisting with product sourcing. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee perks including a pension scheme and onsite parking.