Buyer Ashford GBP35k - GBP37k

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

22 days annual leave

Company t-shirt

Gilet

Coat

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Buyer for a permanent role in Ashford. You will negotiate with around 30-40 suppliers, raise around 10 POs daily, and manage essential materials and consumables, including PPE and stationery. The office offers a relaxed atmosphere with a team focus on delivering bespoke products.

Working hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with free parking and a supportive boss who values contributions. Immediate start possible or notice period okay.

Qualifications

• Experience raising purchase orders daily and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure best prices and delivery timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase Orders daily and manage around 10 PO’s from 30-40 suppliers.
• Build strong supplier relationships to secure best prices and timely deliveries.
• Procure essential materials and office consumables (PPE, stationery).
• Sign off on monthly invoices and identify discrepancies.
• Handle daily admin tasks including timesheets and filing delivery notes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong negotiation

Computer proficiency

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for procurement? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organisational skills can shine? If so, we'd love to speak to you about a new Permanent position as a Buyer at our hugely successful client in Ashford.

Our client said they work hard but have fun too, there's a relaxed office atmosphere where they enjoy working as a team to produce bespoke products for their clients. Please find all the details below:

Job title: Buyer

Salary: 35,000 - 37,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Benefits: Enjoy free parking, 22 days of annual leave, and receive a company t-shirt, gilet, and coat.

Start date: Animmediate start is available, or they can wait if you need to give notice in your current role.

As the Buyer your duties would be:

• Raise Purchase Orders Daily: Manage around 10 purchase orders each day from 30-40 diverse suppliers.
• Supplier Interaction: Build strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and delivery timelines, ensuring a just-in-time production strategy.
• Material Management: Oversee purchasing of essential materials and general consumables like PPE and stationery.
• Invoice Management: Sign off on monthly invoices and identify any discrepancies.
• Office Administration: Handle daily admin tasks, including timesheets, job numbers, and filing delivery notes.

Key skills required for this role:

• Excellent Communication: Confident phone manner and ability to negotiate prices effectively.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successful supplier interactions.
• Computer Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) or similar software.
• Organisational Skills: Methodical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks based on production requirements.
• Team Player: Works well independently and collaboratively.

Next steps:

At this company, you're not just a number; you're a valued member of the team. You'll enjoy a good mix of hard work and fun, all while working under a fantastic boss who appreciates your contributions.

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.

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