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
If you're interested in this role, please contact Maria on 01782 712230 or via email.
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