Buying Assistant in Salford)

Cast UK Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cast UK Limited in Manchester is seeking a Buying Assistant to support sourcing and procurement within a regulated distribution environment. You will join a specialist purchasing team and handle product enquiries from start to finish, ensuring timely, accurate responses.

The role calls for strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and excellent Excel proficiency to manage data, pricing, and supplier information while supporting global product availability.

Qualifications

• Proficient using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product enquiries using databases to identify global availability and alternatives.
• Own allocated customer enquiries from start to finish with accurate, timely responses.
• Liaise with buyers to obtain pricing and availability, presenting options to customers.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier and enquiry records across systems.
• Support the import approval process for unlicensed medicinal products, liaising with stakeholders.
• Review and input data to support purchasing and logistics functions.
• Assist with departmental projects and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buying Assistant

Manchester

£26,000 + Benefits

Our client is a well established company operating within a highly regulated distribution environment and is looking to appoint a Buying Assistant to play a key role within their procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, analytical and detail-oriented individual to join a specialist purchasing team, supporting the sourcing and supply of products within a global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate product enquiries using databases and other information sources to identify global availability, requested brands and suitable alternatives.
• Take ownership of allocated customer enquiries from start to finish, ensuring responses are accurate, timely and comprehensive.
• Liaise with buyers to obtain product pricing and availability information, collating findings and presenting options to customers.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier and enquiry records across internal systems, spreadsheets and databases.
• Support the import approval process for unlicensed medicinal products, maintaining relevant records and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Review, analyse and input data to support the wider purchasing and logistics function.
• Assist with departmental projects and ad hoc administrative requirements as needed.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proficient using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive mindset.