Buying Assistant

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Buying Assistant for a well-established food manufacturing business in Middlesex. The ideal candidate will manage the flow of packaging and raw materials to meet customer demand, schedule orders, and maintain procurement systems. Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills are essential. A degree in a related field and experience in merchandising or retail are preferred. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage raw materials and packaging materials.
• Maintain the purchasing database and procurement system.
• Review and process approved requisition orders.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

Buying Assistant

Up to 40,000 per annum

Diamond Search Recruitment are seeking a Buying Assistant to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex.

The ideal candidate will support the continued growth of the business. They will ensure the effective management and flow of packaging and raw materials through the business to meet and exceed customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and managing of Raw Materials (chilled, Frozen and ambient category), Packaging materials and ancillary items (chemicals, PPE, stationary etc.) to ensure order fulfillment.
• Maintain the settings of codes/delisted suppliers as well as supplier questionnaires.
• Participate in end of week/month stock audits
• Manage the supplier process to ensure deliveries are made effectively and efficiently
• Review and process approved requisitions orders to ensure accuracy and correct line-item specifications, prepare purchase orders and send copies to vendors and to originating departments.
• Maintain the purchasing database and management of the procurement system.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• MS Dynamics

If this sounds like your ideal role and you would like the opportunity to showcase your skills with an employer who will value and reward you, then we want to hear from you today!