Temporary Assistant Buyer — Purchasing & Supplier Analytics

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Assistant Buyer for a minimum of 6 months in Barton Under Needwood. The role involves supporting the Purchasing Department by managing supplier relationships, logging quotations, and ensuring the quality of supplier certifications. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork, organizational, and IT skills, particularly in using ERP/MRP systems. This position offers an opportunity to develop key skills in procurement and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Numerate and performance orientated.
• Strong attention to detail and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up item/supplier relationships in the MRP system.
• Logging quotations under relevant suppliers.
• Ensure supplier quality certification is current.
• Issue RFQs with Buyer assistance.
• Manage the ECO process for Purchasing.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Performance orientation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT literacy

ERP/MRP system knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Assistant Buyer for a minimum of 6 months in Barton Under Needwood. The role involves supporting the Purchasing Department by managing supplier relationships, logging quotations, and ensuring the quality of supplier certifications. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork, organizational, and IT skills, particularly in using ERP/MRP systems. This position offers an opportunity to develop key skills in procurement and supplier management.