Assistant Buyer
Full Time 39.5 Hours Monday-Friday
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Salary £Competitive
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to come and join our Purchasing Department on a full-time basis.
As the UK's leading supplier of parts for Land Rovers, Britpart has an international reputation for high levels of stock availability, quality parts and excellent customer service. We are now looking a new staff member to join our winning team, located on a prestigious 55-acre site in Craven Arms.
Main Objectives
To process and expedite purchase orders with the aim of maintaining appropriate stock levels and to provide tactical and logistical support to Lead Buyer in support of the Company's business plan, quality standards and operational objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
· To create and process purchase orders on behalf of the department.
· To expedite parts by telephone and email to ensure timely receipt of product.
· Use weekly re-ordering system and reports to maintain sufficient stock levels and raise orders as required.
· Consult with Lead Buyer on issues that could affect stock availability.
· Build effective relationships with current suppliers.
· Liaise with suppliers on prices and lead times.
· Liaise with the Warehouse Manager to arrange product collection.
· Liaise with Sales, Goods In, Accounts teams and suppliers to rectify delivery shortages and pricing/invoice queries and to meet special customer requirements.
· Maintain alphabetic and numeric filing systems on a weekly basis.
· Update price lists on company systems.
· Liaise with Quality department on issues concerning samples and returns.
· Carry out any other duties as required and as commensurate with role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,646.72 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person