Job Specification - Assistant Buyer Role: Assistant Buyer Department: Purchasing Location: Chorley Reporting to: Procurement Leader Hours of Work: Standard Contract Type: Permanent Job Purpose The Assistant Buyer supports the procurement function by coordinating supplier quotations, contributing to sourcing activities, and maintaining efficient purchasing processes. The role ensures timely communication, accurate administration, and effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help achieve commercial, operational, and strategic objectives. Main Duties & Responsibilities Manage quotation requests daily, ensuring responses are handled within agreed service levels. Organise and maintain the purchasing mailbox, resolving queries or escalating to Buyers where appropriate. Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers, coordinating and tracking responses. Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team to maintain accurate records and smooth workflow. Assist the operational supply function with supplier‑related issue resolution. Support Buyers in addressing internal request requirements in a timely manner. Expedite quotations and follow up with new and existing suppliers. Take ownership of delegated tasks and ensure completion to expected standards. Contribute to supplier management and cost‑reduction initiatives. Produce clear, actionable summary information to support Buyer decision...