Buying Assistant

BUYING ASSISTANT

HORWICH

£28,000 PER ANNUM DOE

Are you a dedicated, personable and confident individual with experience spanning across purchasing, procurement or buying?

Would you be interested in joining a highly reputable firm who have been operating for over 100 years?

Can you communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels?

If you have answered YES to any of the above, then this is the perfect role for you!
Due to constant growth and expansion, my client are looking to recruit a Buying Assistant to join their small team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be confident & professional, with a real passion for building relationships, able to analyse stock data and predict trends in line with production needs.

Main responsibilities;

• Communicating with various material suppliers to gain quotations and stock availability for bespoke customer orders
• Negotiating prices, ensuring the best materials are purchased at the most cost-effective price
• Calculating material amounts needed for each bespoke order, on a job-by-job basis
• Scheduling work to the production facility
• Ensuring purchase orders and documentation is maintained accurately
• Analysing previous trends to predict material order requirements in line with production schedules
• Monitoring stock levels accordingly

Excellent opportunity for a candidate looking for a new role within a long term employer!

Apply now!

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