Assistant Buyer
Andover
Permanent
Full-Time (38 hours per week)
Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00 | Friday: 08:30–15:30
£31,000 per annum
Active Staff are proud to be partnering with a prestigious and forward-thinking organisation in Andover. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join a growing procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to play a vital role in ensuring the cost-effective and timely purchase of materials, goods, and services in support of production and operational goals.
Benefits for the Assistant Buyer:
* Competitive Salary: £31,000 per annum
* Free Onsite Parking
* Bi-Annual Bonus Scheme
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company-Wide Christmas Closure
* Birthday Gift Vouchers
* High Street Discounts via Perkbox
* Life Assurance
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
The role of the Assistant Buyer:
* Ensure the most cost-effective and efficient mode of purchasing for production materials and services.
* Manage daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) suggestions using pre-approved vendors within 123Insight (123I).
* Provide costings to support customer quotes in collaboration with the commercial team, ensuring timely responses.
* Ensure deadlines are met to satisfy customer requirements and internal schedules.
* Monitor and control purchasing spend in line with internal authority guidelines.
* Maintain flexibility to support evolving procurement and business needs.
* Self-manage daily tasks to meet purchasing objectives and team targets.
* Comply with health & safety, IT and data policies, and statutory requirements.
* Carry out any other duties reasonably requested within the scope of the Assistant Buyer role.
The person for the Assistant Buyer:
* A good level of education (GCSE or equivalent required; A-levels an advantage).
* Experience working within a purchasing team or procurement environment.
* Proficient with MRP systems (essential).
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
* Background in electronics manufacturing is a plus.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* CIPS membership or current study toward Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) is desirable