Assistant Buyer
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
The role:
Our client is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget.This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage material ordering processes
Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times
Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget
Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required
Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines
Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs
Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner
Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance
Oversee hire equipment management
Generate reports with site details and hire items
Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired
Monitor stock levels and update stock sheets in collaboration with production
Use procurement tools to manage and track orders, ensuring alignment with project deadlines
Produce supplier performance reports from a purchasing perspective to support continuous improvement
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