Assistant BuyerBridgwater | £30,000 per annum | Full-time, flexible hours 7am-7pm, Friday finish 1pm | Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is offering a rare opportunity to work for a forward-thinking organisation as an Assistant Buyer. This permanent, full-time role comes with flexible hours, allowing you to work between 7am and 7pm, finishing early on Fridays at 1pm.
Key Duties:*Handle purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries, expediting where necessary.
*Source new vendors according to end-user requirements.
*Create and maintain vendor details and part numbers in the system.
*Interact with vendors to negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules.
*Supervise supply contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
*Verify non-conformance claims and liaise with vendors for replacements where applicable.
*Develop potential vendors for required materials and recommend suitable options for new/current products.
*Liaise with vendors on technical issue resolution to ensure continuity of supply.
*Carry out administrative duties, maintaining departmental documentation and records.
*Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements:*Some purchasing experience in a similar industry desirable.
*Good numeracy skills.
*Strong Excel skills.
*Team player, diligent, responsible, and self-driven.
*Strong analytical, negotiation, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
*Positive and professional image.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:*Permanent full-time role with flexible working hours (7am-7pm), finishing 1pm on Fridays.
*Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.
Interested?Apply now!
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