Assistant Buyer jobs in United Kingdom

Successful FMCG/manufacturing businesses require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production manufacturing setting.

Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement, Senior Buyer

Buyer, Procurement, Purchaser, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Senior Buyer

Successful FMCG/manufacturing businesses require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production manufacturing setting.

Working from state-of-the-art facilities, the Buyer / Senior Buyer will work alongside a high-performing procurement team, reporting to a Supply Chain Manager. This role offers exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the opportunity to develop strong, collaborative relationships with supply partners.

The client is open to applicants from any fast-paced manufacturing environment such as automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, FMCG, Food, or Pharmaceuticals.

• Execution of procurement processes and strategies
• Supplier relationship management
• Investigation of new supply partners
• Negotiations
• Liaison with colleagues in NPD, Planning, and the Warehouse
• Monitoring stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP
• Supporting the Procurement Manager in adopting best practice procurement techniques

• Purchasing or Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer
• IT literacy — MS Office and ideally MRP/ERP
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working on-site