Fashion Buyer jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a highly organized and detail-focused professional with a talent for procurement? A client of mine is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a client of ours based in Walsall, working a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule!

This is a permanent opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the commercial side of the construction industry, offering a salary of £25,000 - £28,000!

• Order Processing: Efficiently managing the day-to-day processing of invoices and one-off ad hoc orders.
• Commercial Support: Collaborating with the commercial team to facilitate timely supplier payments and manage and update plant hire reports.
• Documentation Management: Maintaining a meticulous filing system for all purchase orders, quotes, and requisitions.
• Compliance and Auditing: Conducting due diligence checks on third-party suppliers, actively chasing expired documents, and managing the approval process for new orders.
• Problem Resolution: Performing root cause analysis on procurement issues, following up on third-party delays, and resolving queries with site teams.
• Technical Review: Performing simple quantity takeoffs and reviewing technical drawings to ensure orders are accurate.
• Reporting: Preparing and presenting monthly reports, including CVR comments and the insolvency watchlist, to the management team.
• Supplier Communication: Acting as a primary contact for suppliers, issuing "order complete" notices, and ensuring strong, ongoing relationships are maintained.

We are looking for a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and strong administrative skills. Previous experience in a purchasing or commercial support role, especially within the construction industry, would be highly beneficial.

If you are a great communicator with excellent organizational skills and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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