Assistant Buyer
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Bridgwater | £30,000 per annum | Full-time, flexible hours 7am-7pm, Friday finish 1pm | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is offering a rare opportunity to work for a forward-thinking organisation as an Assistant Buyer. This permanent, full-time role comes with flexible hours, allowing you to work between 7am and 7pm, finishing early on Fridays at 1pm.
Key Duties:
* Handle purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries, expediting where necessary.
* Source new vendors according to end-user requirements.
* Create and maintain vendor details and part numbers in the system.
* Interact with vendors to negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules.
* Supervise supply contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
* Verify non-conformance claims and liaise with vendors for replacements where applicable.
* Develop potential vendors for required materials and recommend suitable options for new/current products.
* Liaise with vendors on technical issue resolution to ensure continuity of supply.
* Carry out administrative duties, maintaining departmental documentation and records.
* Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* Some purchasing experience in a similar industry desirable.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Team player, diligent, responsible, and self-driven.
* Strong analytical, negotiation, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Positive and professional image.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
* Permanent full-time role with flexible working hours (7am-7pm), finishing 1pm on Fridays.
* Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.
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