Expeditor & Assistant Buyer

Venus Recruitment Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Westfield Health Plan

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Recruitment referral scheme

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Venus Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Expeditor/Assistant Buyer near Camberley, Surrey. The role combines supplier expediting with daily purchasing to ensure materials meet production needs.

You will build supplier relationships, track POs and delivery schedules, and address delays in collaboration with Purchasing, Planning and Production teams. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with suppliers, with good Excel and MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel skills and experience with MRP systems.
• Organised, proactive and confident communicating with suppliers.
• Experience expediting and day-to-day purchasing in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Expedite suppliers and monitor delivery schedules to meet production needs.
• Represent Purchasing in weekly Sales/Production meetings when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Materials and Purchasing teams.

Skills

Excel

MRP system experience

Supplier communication

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Expeditor/Assistant Buyer

Near Camberley, Surrey - Monday to Friday
An expanding engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an Expeditor/Assistant Buyer to join its Materials and Purchasing team.
This varied role combines supplier expediting with day-to-day purchasing, helping ensure materials and components are available to meet production requirements. You'll build strong relationships with suppliers, monitor purchase orders and delivery schedules, resolve potential delays and work closely with the Purchasing, Planning and Production teams. The role offers the opportunity to represent Purchasing in the weekly Sales/Production meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident communicating with suppliers. Good Excel skills are needed, along with experience using an MRP system.
The role also offers the opportunity to develop your purchasing career if desired, with progression through CIPS qualifications supported.
Benefits include a yearly bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (option to purchase up to 5 days), a generous pension scheme, Westfield Health Plan, employee assistance programme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, recruitment referral scheme, and Christmas shutdown.