Assistant Buyer
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAssistant Buyer (Immediate Start Required)
*Annual Salary: up to £35k per annum
*Location: Cambridgeshire
*Job Type: Fixed-term contract, Full-time/Part-time (onsite)
*Contract tenor: 6 - 9 months
Join a leading company in the gas and leak detection industry, with over 37 years of experience as part of a dynamic team known for exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Support the Supply Chain Team in daily operations including placing purchase orders via SAP ERP system and supplier portals such as Farnell/Amazon.
*Monitor the purchasing "Inbox" daily and action items as required.
*Expedite purchase orders and maintain effective communication with suppliers.
*Ensure purchase order demand and suggestions are fully understood before actioning.
*Liaise with other departments, providing feedback and status updates as needed.
*Ensure that order placement aligns with specifications and compliance requirements are communicated correctly.
*Manage the collation of technical drawings to send to suppliers.
*Escalate any purchase order or supplier/quality related issues to relevant stakeholders.
*Enter supplier acknowledgements and other information in the SAP ERP system.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous buying experience, ideally with knowledge of commodities such as moulded plastics, PCBA components, cables, and off-the-shelf electrical items.
*Experience dealing with overseas suppliers (Europe/Asia).
*Strong commercial awareness and comfortable working in an agile environment.
*Flexibility, willingness to listen, learn, and be part of process improvements.
*Good Excel skills; some ERP/MRP awareness is essential, SAP ERP preferred.
*Understanding of compliance importance and meticulous attention to detail.
*Ability to prioritise effectively and work as part of a wider team.
Benefits:
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, (pro rata for FTC position)
*On-site shower & changing facilities, and parking.
*Bike Purchase Scheme and Car share scheme.
*Early finish on Fridays.
Working Pattern:
*Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
*Friday: 08:30 – 15:45
Apply now if interested!
*Annual Salary: up to £35k per annum
*Location: Cambridgeshire
*Job Type: Fixed-term contract, Full-time/Part-time (onsite)
*Contract tenor: 6 - 9 months
Join a leading company in the gas and leak detection industry, with over 37 years of experience as part of a dynamic team known for exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Support the Supply Chain Team in daily operations including placing purchase orders via SAP ERP system and supplier portals such as Farnell/Amazon.
*Monitor the purchasing "Inbox" daily and action items as required.
*Expedite purchase orders and maintain effective communication with suppliers.
*Ensure purchase order demand and suggestions are fully understood before actioning.
*Liaise with other departments, providing feedback and status updates as needed.
*Ensure that order placement aligns with specifications and compliance requirements are communicated correctly.
*Manage the collation of technical drawings to send to suppliers.
*Escalate any purchase order or supplier/quality related issues to relevant stakeholders.
*Enter supplier acknowledgements and other information in the SAP ERP system.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous buying experience, ideally with knowledge of commodities such as moulded plastics, PCBA components, cables, and off-the-shelf electrical items.
*Experience dealing with overseas suppliers (Europe/Asia).
*Strong commercial awareness and comfortable working in an agile environment.
*Flexibility, willingness to listen, learn, and be part of process improvements.
*Good Excel skills; some ERP/MRP awareness is essential, SAP ERP preferred.
*Understanding of compliance importance and meticulous attention to detail.
*Ability to prioritise effectively and work as part of a wider team.
Benefits:
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, (pro rata for FTC position)
*On-site shower & changing facilities, and parking.
*Bike Purchase Scheme and Car share scheme.
*Early finish on Fridays.
Working Pattern:
*Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
*Friday: 08:30 – 15:45
Apply now if interested!
Job number 4227598
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