Junior Buyer

Time Appointments are delighted to be working with an award-winning business who are currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join their Purchasing team. The successful applicant will work closely alongside the Buyer to assist with developing effective supplier relationships, identifying, and developing new product opportunities and securing the most cost-effective deals for the business.

To be considered for the role, applicants must have previous experience of working in a Buying or Purchasing team. It is imperative that you have a strong and demonstrable analytical approach, along with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong IT skills are essential, including the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Due to the ever-changing market, this is an extremely varied role which will require you to react and adapt to change with ease.

This role is extremely varied, where the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of supplier and stock management, product ranging and promotional planning, and marketing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the Buyer with supplier meetings, confirming the agenda and preparing all relevant information
• Conducting regular supplier meetings, maintaining the trading relationship and ensuring the business is continually up to date with any new developments
• Completing Invoices as required, managing incorrect price queries and dealing with invoice queries
• Stock planning to ensure the department maintains stock availability targets
• Compiling out of stock reports and supplier forecasting
• Contacting suppliers to obtain range, pricing, and promotional information
• Reporting on supplier price increases, decreases and discontinued products
• Complete the administration of new products
• Updating systems with cost and sell pricing
• Completing detailed proofing of promotional publications and catalogues