Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

Oldbury, West Midlands

GBP25,000 per annum

Permanent position

Summary:

A hugely successful and award-winning manufacturing business, based in Oldbury are currently looking for an Assistant Buyer, to assist the Procurement Manager with Group purchasing activities in a varied and interesting permanent position, with the opportunity for career progression.

Responsibilities include:

* Working closely with the Procurement Manager, travelling to other Group Business sites throughout the local area

* Purchasing, with a focus on raw and processed materials and consumables used in high quality manufacturing processes

* Liaising closely with suppliers to ensure the company is getting the best deal & service provision possible at all times

* Regularly researching new potential suppliers to improve on prices and service levels

* Checking and monitoring stock on the system and keeping records of what items should be ordered and when

* Processing purchase requisitions to ensure on time delivery of products or services

* Ensure all purchase requisitions and purchase orders and approved in accordance with the delegation of authority guidelines

* Match disputed invoices in liaison with suppliers for on time release to payment and pass forward for authorisation

* Expediting orders to ensure all orders are delivered on time in full

* Working with suppliers to ensure timely release of orders, to arrive in time

* Manage inventory levels to maintain optimum stock levels

* Tracking and ensuring timely delivery of orders

* Updating internal databases

* Liaising with all departments and sites, to ensure all items have arrived on time and in good condition

* Communicating with all departments on potential internal or external issues which may result in customer orders being late

* Supporting Finance with any queries and amending the system accordingly

* Following up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders

* Performing clerical & administration work as required

* Filing contract and commercial documents and entering them into a database

* Checking over the purchase order one line at a time, to find mistakes before orders are placed

Experience & Skills required:

* Previous experience of working in a Buying / Purchasing position is required

* Experience of working for a manufacturing business in similar role would be a distinct advantage

* A good working knowledge of IT systems including Micrsoft Office packages is essential

* A background that includes using and updating an MRP / ERP system would be very helpful

* Ability to work well with colleagues, as part of a wider team is essential

* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude towards your work is requested

* Organisation and prioritisation skills

* Attention to detail is also important

* A driving licence and own transport would be an advantage also - to allow travel between sites locally (fuel allowance will be provided

Training or Qualifications required:

To be studying towards, or have achieved a Level 1 or 2 CIPS qualification would be ideal

A GCSE or equivalent pass in Maths and English is requested

If you are looking to progress your career in purchasing with a fantastic team, within a well-respected and succesful organsiation, then please apply with an up to date CV at the earliest opportunity