Procurement Assistant - Manufacturing Supply Chain

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Supply Chain team. The role offers a flexible 6-9 month fixed-term contract, with both part-time and full-time hours available. You will manage the purchase of goods and services, ensuring continuous supply and resolving issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, excellent negotiation and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Analytical and numerically astute with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of goods and materials for production.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Liaise to resolve quality-related issues.
• Raise and manage purchase orders as needed.
• Expedite deliveries and maintain supplier database.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Supply Chain team. The role offers a flexible 6-9 month fixed-term contract, with both part-time and full-time hours available. You will manage the purchase of goods and services, ensuring continuous supply and resolving issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, excellent negotiation and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong supplier relationships.