Buying Assistant

Plum Personnel Ltd; Shirley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Parking

Job summary

Plum Personnel Ltd in Shirley, Solihull is seeking a Buying Assistant to join a busy procurement team. This office-based role pays £26,000–£28,000 with excellent benefits, including 30 days holiday and parking. Working hours are 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday.

You will be highly organized and numerate, with strong IT and admin skills. Responsibilities include placing orders, forecasting, coordinating stock transfers, price comparisons, and resolving supplier/logistics queries, with training and

Qualifications

• Ideally a Graduate with good numeracy and detail.
• Strong Administrative skills with IT proficiency.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Using an internal system, placing orders and forecasting.
• Setting up stock transfers between depots.
• Looking at competitor price comparisons.
• Setting up new lines and resolving any Supplier/Logistics queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate

Tools

Internal system

Job description

Buying Assistant

Shirley, Solihull
£26,000 - £28,000 + excellent Benefits inc. 30 days holiday + parking
08.30 5.30 Mon Fri

Are you a highly organized individual who is detail orientated and good with numbers?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join a dynamic team and support the purchasing function within a thriving company that is going through an exceptional period of growth, this is an office based role.

Ideally you will be have a high standard in numeracy and excellent communication skills. Someone who is seeking a career rather than a job and keen to learn and grow within procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using an internal system, placing orders and forecasting
• Setting up stock transfers between depots
• Looking at competitor price comparisons
• Setting up new lines and resolving any Supplier/Logistics queries

What We re Looking For:

• Ideally a Graduate with good numeracy skills, someone who is diligent with good attention to detail
• Strong Administrative skills, organised with excellent I.T. skills
• Someone who has a positive attitude, is keen to learn and develop a career within a dynamic buying team.

What is on offer:

• A supportive a friendly working environment
• Full training programme
• Fabulous opportunities for career progression

The team at Plum Personnel are totally committed to customer service and the principles of equality and diversity in recruitment and employment.