Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Andover
Permanent

Full-Time (38 hours per week)

Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00 | Friday: 08:30–15:30
£31,000 per annum

Active Staff are proud to be partnering with a prestigious and forward-thinking organisation in Andover. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join a growing procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to play a vital role in ensuring the cost-effective and timely purchase of materials, goods, and services in support of production and operational goals.

Benefits for the Assistant Buyer:

• Competitive Salary: £31,000 per annum
• Free Onsite Parking
• Bi-Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company-Wide Christmas Closure
• Birthday Gift Vouchers
• High Street Discounts via Perkbox
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme

The role of the Assistant Buyer:

• Ensure the most cost-effective and efficient mode of purchasing for production materials and services.
• Manage daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) suggestions using pre-approved vendors within 123Insight (123I).
• Provide costings to support customer quotes in collaboration with the commercial team, ensuring timely responses.
• Ensure deadlines are met to satisfy customer requirements and internal schedules.
• Monitor and control purchasing spend in line with internal authority guidelines.
• Maintain flexibility to support evolving procurement and business needs.
• Self-manage daily tasks to meet purchasing objectives and team targets.
• Comply with health & safety, IT and data policies, and statutory requirements.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested within the scope of the Assistant Buyer role.

The person for the Assistant Buyer:

• A good level of education (GCSE or equivalent required; A-levels an advantage).
• Experience working within a purchasing team or procurement environment.
• Proficient with MRP systems (essential).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Background in electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• CIPS membership or current study toward Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) is desirable.