Job Description

The Business

Our client is a forward-thinking manufacturing business who are market leading across Europe resulting in year-on-year growth most recently delivering record profits. Remaining very ambitious to continue business growth they produce a high touch product within their new production facility where they offer their customer base a complete end to end service.

The Role

Reporting into an experienced Procurement Manager you will join the team working alongside two Buyers who oversee direct spend. As Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for Purchasing the Indirect Materials & Services working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the Manufacturing Operation is fully supported. As time progresses you will start supporting and eventually delivering on Direct buying duties alongside the two Buyers.

Key Responsibilities-

Supporting the Procurement Manager in line with annual purchasing strategy Purchasing of Indirect materials and services. Assist in sourcing suppliers & obtaining quotations. Support and assist in maintaining accurate system data for suppliers, lead time, pricing, due dates, batch sizes and cost price field for new items. Building and developing good supplier & internal customer relationships.

What they're looking for

The successful candidate will have career experience within Purchasing or Supply Planning, this could 1-2 years at Purchasing Assistant / Administrator level and now looking for career development or alternatively already working at Assistant Buyer / Buyer level but your current role doesn't offer further professional development, which this does in both duties delivered and professional CIPS qualification. Alongside your role experience you will be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach when alongside stakeholders.

What's on offer

The role is a permanent position which offers a competitive salary which will be reviewed and progressed with service. Alongside this you will receive 25 days holiday (plus bank hols), 10% bonus (paid out in full 2024), pension and x4 death in service. This role offers the potential for support with your CIPS qualification, whether you have already started or would like to begin the journey.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person