Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer 
Up to £30,000
Barnsley, South Yorkshire 
Elevation Recruitment have an amazing opportunity for an ambitious individual wanting to kick start or progress their career in Purchasing!
As an Assistant Buyer you will play a critical role in acquiring and managing inventory efficiently, maintaining positive supplier relationships, and contributing to the overall success and profitability of the business. You will be closely surrounded by a team of experienced senior Supply Chain & Procurement professionals teaching you both about the business and the industry.
Responsibilities: 

• Effective planning, purchasing, and expediting 
• Generating purchase orders
• Assisting in sourcing / developing new suppliers to service the brand portfolio
• Drafting requests for quotations
• Invoicing 
• Keeping track of stock and manage budgets effectively
• Managing the order book and scheduling 
• Maintaining regular communication with other departments to streamline processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Thrives under pressure, responding quickly to daily challenges
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong organisational skills
• A customer-focused approach

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit www.elevationrecruitmentgroup.com