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Assistant Buyer – Maternity Cover, Milton Keynes
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Client:
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Location:
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
19.08.2025
Expiry Date:
03.10.2025
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Job Description:
Assistant Buyer – Maternity Cover
Purpose of the Job
This is a fixed-term position to cover a maternity leave, with the contract expected to end around mid-April 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuity of service and support to the purchasing function during this period.
As this is a temporary role, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to quickly integrate into the team and get up to speed with existing processes and systems.
Handover Period:
* The role will involve a handover period, during which the successful candidate will be trained on current workflows and procedures to ensure a smooth transition.
End-of-Term Handover:
* Towards the end of the contract, the candidate will be expected to hand over duties and ensure smooth knowledge transfer to the returning team member or a new hire.
Duration & Flexibility:
* Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover).
* Flexible Start Date: Ideally, candidates should be able to start as soon as possible to allow for a handover period.
* Use ERP System to review buyer workbench daily.
* Raising, maintaining and expeditingPurchase Orders daily (stock and non-stock) as necessary.
* Prepare pricing quotes for design, sales, interco and incoming freight.
* Visit suppliers and maintain relationships.
* Notify and mitigate cost increases where possible.
* Creating of part numbers using the ERP System, as necessary.
* Prepare and review suppliers KPI’s to improve delivery performance and stock valuation / availability.
* Reviewing and maintaining departmental training resources.
This is not intended as a complete or definitive statement of all duties or responsibilities of the job but as a record of the principal elements.
Professional / Vocational Qualifications or Specific Experience Required:
* Previous experience of working within a purchasing administration role.
* Looking to study CIPS.
* Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Knowledge of ERP Systems required, and Epicor is an advantage.
* Basic understanding of engineering drawings is an advantage.
Person Specification:
* Confident with the ability to communicate with people at all levels with the Company and within its customer/supplier base.
* Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent diplomatic communication skills.
* Ability to multi-task in a demanding / changing environment.
* Proactive, professional and committed to providing first class customer service.
* A positive “can-do” attitude, enthusiastic, hardworking, driven and a team player.
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