Buying Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in furniture manufacturing seeks an ambitious Buying Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries for a variety of projects. As part of a growing company, you will play a crucial role in maintaining quality and efficiency in the supply chain. If you are a proactive graduate with strong communication skills and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will drive success in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduate with a can-do attitude.
• Previous buying experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resourcing process and ordering materials.
• Negotiate prices and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

IT Literacy (Excel)

Education

Graduate Degree

Tools

Excel

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Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire – driving license required

Permanent Full Time

Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established 27 years and is the market leader in the manufacture of furniture for the Hospitality Industry. They manufacture and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, IHG, Marriott & Voco.

The company operates within a dynamic and fast paced environment & the business is experiencing great growth. They are looking for an ambitious graduate to join the buying department as our Buying Assistant.

Job Purpose

As a Buying Assistant, you will be responsible for buying a range of services within the company and managing new and existing suppliers.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist Head of Purchasing with resourcing process
• Ordering materials for factory production
• Negotiate prices and terms for raw materials
• Source products from both existing and new suppliers
• Ensure products procured meet required QA requirements
• Manage the critical path ensuring all orders are arriving on time
• Chasing up overdue orders
• Deal with supply chain issues as they arise
• Monitor inventory levels and re-ordering accordingly and in line with demand
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, work on own initiative and identify, analyse and solve problems.
• Previous buying experience would be an advantage but not essential
• IT Literate - particularly Excel
• Good communicator both with our internal team and customers

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you have a can-do attitude and a flexible approach, please send your cv to apply for this Buying Assistant role.