Indirect Procurement Assistant — Growth, Flexible Hours

Autosmart International; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Indirect Procurement Team. The successful candidate will manage procurement administration and foster supplier relationships. With responsibilities including negotiating supplier performance and contributing to supply chain projects, the ideal candidate must have procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-wide training and development programmes

Flexible working options

Private medical insurance

Generous contributory pension scheme

Life assurance at three times the annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Staff purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in a similar position.
• Administration experience in a busy customer/client-facing team.
• Excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• First-class attention to detail.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Live within a 45-minute commute of Burntwood.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with quality, cost-effective goods.
• Foster relationships with suppliers for savings.
• Assist in negotiating and managing supplier performance.
• Manage Indirect Procurement Administration and purchase orders.
• Participate in procurement and supply chain projects.
• Collaborate with all departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Organisational skills

AS400

Math

Pricing

Analysis Skills

Merchandising

Microsoft Excel

Retail Math

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Indirect Procurement Team. The successful candidate will manage procurement administration and foster supplier relationships. With responsibilities including negotiating supplier performance and contributing to supply chain projects, the ideal candidate must have procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.