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Assistant Buyer
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rugby
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an experienced buyer? Have you worked in procurement within a manufacturing environment? If so, our client, a leading specialist manufacturer, is recruiting for an Assistant Buyer for their site in Rugby. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting procurement, managing shortages, and sourcing cost-effective suppliers to maintain production continuity and savings.
Assistant Buyer
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:30, Friday 08:30 – 13:00 (37.5 hours)
Rugby
Assistant Buyer
Job Description
Supporting the Purchasing Manager by raising purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and ensuring best quality, price, and lead times across production, R&D, and ad hoc requirements.
Monitoring and managing supplier performance, delivery schedules, and shortages; proactively chasing delays and sourcing alternative suppliers to minimise disruption to production.
Maintaining and updating supplier databases, pricing, and specifications in real time; assisting in stock take preparations and reporting activities.
Handling returns and supplier issues, resolving invoice discrepancies, and reporting quality or delivery performance concerns for continuous supplier improvement.
Participating in cost-saving initiatives, negotiating favourable terms, and supporting strategic buying plans to align with production forecasts and business goals.
Assistant Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Previous experience in a relevant procurement or purchasing role.
Proven experience of working closely with suppliers and negotiating pricing, quality, and delivery.
Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge specifically Excel.
Assistant Buyer
Company Benefits
23 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Pension contributions 5% employee and 3% employer
Employee assistance scheme
Discretionary performance based annual bonus
Health portal
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