Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Ref: req73976

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Assistant Buyer
Location: Leeds
Customer: NHS Supply Chain
Grade/Salary: N / £22,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Closing Date for Applications: 1st March 2019

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, "Best Place to Work."

If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.

We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include:

* Responsible for the day to day management of a range of non-strategic contracts to ensure that operational procurement demands are managed effectively allowing overall business targets to be achieved.
* Support buyer(s) in identifying continuous development opportunities for the category's operational management.
* Working with the buyer(s) to understand the contracts used and to understand the tracker reporting
* Work with the capital planners to ensure they understand the category and channel is promoted

You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:

* IT literate and capable of proficiency in MS Office applications
* Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
* Self-motivation and excellent organisational skills
* Good inter-personal skills

What will you get in return?

As a part of a growing DHL population you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits which could include; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, flexible working, training, development and secondments opportunities and MANY MORE.

What you'll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

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Facts and Figures

DivisionV7, SUPPLY CHAINEmployment TypePermanent Full-TimeBusiness UnitDHL Supply Chain UKWorking HoursLocationLeedsShift RequirementNoneJob TypeProcurementRelocation OfferedNoneCareer LevelSupport & AdministrativesTravel RequiredBelow 25%Responsible forTravel ExtentWithin regionReports toBuyerWork Permit RequiredYesTarget Hire Date3/3/2019