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Buying Assistant
Equals One Ltd
Leeds
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GBP 28,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in furniture manufacturing is seeking a Buying Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with suppliers, manage orders, and contribute to the growth of a company that has been a market leader for 27 years. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and a flexible approach, ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive graduate looking to make an impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values equality and encourages diverse applications.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Previous buying experience is an advantage but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the resourcing process and ordering materials.
- Negotiate prices and manage supplier relationships.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely orders.
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Job description
Buying Assistant
Salary: A£28k pa
Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire - driving license required
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established for 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, and 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 are not limited to:
- Assist Head of Purchasing with the 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
- Chase up overdue orders
- Deal with supply chain issues as they arise
- Monitor inventory levels and re-order accordingly and in line with demand
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, work on own initiative and identify, analyze, 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, apply for this Buying Assistant role.
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