Hybrid Trainee Buyer & Purchasing Assistant | Expeditor

Nicholas Associates; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Essex is seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Trainee Buyer / Expeditor to support procurement operations. The role involves raising POs, expediting deliveries, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Ideal candidates will have Excel proficiency (pivot tables and VLOOKUP), strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/purchasing environment.
• Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Coordinate schedules for all purchase orders and suppliers.
• Experience expediting purchase orders with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders with suppliers to meet delivery targets.
• Raise purchase orders in line with demand.
• Coordinate schedules for all purchase orders and suppliers.
• Review inbound customs paperwork for timely clearance.
• Manage deliveries with freight forwarders and consolidation releases.
• Verify purchase order acknowledgements accurately and timely.
• Resolve supplier delays and coordinate with internal teams.

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Nicholas Associates in Essex is seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Trainee Buyer / Expeditor to support procurement operations. The role involves raising POs, expediting deliveries, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Ideal candidates will have Excel proficiency (pivot tables and VLOOKUP), strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Visa sponsorship is not offered.