Assistant Buyer 6 Month FTC

ASSITANT BUYER - PURCHASING

£22,000 - 24,000

6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

HUDDERSFIELD

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer on a 96month maternity cover to work as part of the Purchasing team reporting to the Purchasing Manager. This role is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Buyer or a Junior/Assistant Buyer who is looking to have more responsibility and gain the next step in their career.

You will identify, research and evaluate suppliers that meet the organisations standards of price, quality, timing and reliability of supply. .

Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, high volume purchase orders and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities.

 Monitor the quality and timelines of materials and goods supplied.

 Follow up the status of purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and communicate the status of orders with internal customers and production.

Process a high volume of PO's for sup;lkies across the busiess including offcie supplies, raw materials and maintaiannence supplies, parts for repairs withthe engineers.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both internally and externally across all levels.

Obtain quotes for the Sales, Technical and Costings department. 

Dealing with invoice queries.

Monitoring supplier’s performance and updating all information on current suppliers, chasing up ISO certifications. 

Have the ability to analyse data and stock reports.

A sound knowledge of Excel/ Word/ and Outlook office packages.Ability to demonstrate a track record of cost reduction achievements through price negotiation with suppliers to engineer out cost of the product or supplier process.

This role offers an immediate start date.

I look forward to recieving your application.