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Assistant Buyer

Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Burntwood, Staffordshire WS7 0AB, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Assistant Buyer position offers an annual salary of up to £30,000 and is based in the UK.
  • This full-time role requires experience in a purchasing department, ideally working closely with a buyer.
  • The successful candidate will support sourcing indirect goods and services while building strong supplier relationships.
  • Key skills include excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational abilities, as well as a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holiday, flexible working options, private medical insurance, and a comprehensive training program.

Assistant Buyer

  • Annual Salary: Up to £30,000
  • Location: UK (specific location to be provided)
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join a leading UK manufacturer and take the next step in your procurement career. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Procurement Team within a well-established, market-leading company that is experiencing significant growth and investment in state-of-the-art facilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Support the sourcing of indirect goods and services.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Contribute to procurement and supply chain projects across the organisation.
  • Ensure procurement activities align with organisational goals and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs and optimise the supply chain process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in a purchasing department dealing with suppliers, working closely with a buyer
  • Strong administration skills acquired in a busy office.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
  • Comprehensive companywide training and development.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Staff purchase scheme – take home products for FREE.

Ready to make a significant impact in a thriving business? Apply now through Reed for the Assistant Buyer position and advance your procurement career in a company where your contributions are truly valued. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.