Assistant Buyer
Hybrid Working
GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 + Generous Bonus
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, intelligent, motivated, can-do individual who wants to build a career in procurement. Join a team where we celebrate wins together and become an active, valued team member from day one.
We are seeking a talented postgraduate to join our established Bristol-based Engineering / Defence Services company. We supply complex manufacturing and critical services to customers including Rolls Royce and the MoD. You will be working from our Bristol office.
No experience is needed; however, some procurement understanding or awareness is advantageous. We are seeking driven individuals to join a high-performing team for a procurement career.
We will support your development by funding additional qualifications and strive to create and support a good work-life balance.
As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance and will be integral in delivering innovative supply chain solutions supporting further growth opportunities pursued by the business.
Main duties
1. Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders and issue them to suppliers.
2. Prepare, issue, and review supplier RFQs, recommending preferred options to all relevant stakeholders.
3. Ensure materials are bought in line with project and customer requirements.
4. Identify resolutions for critical path supply issues.
5. Develop and maintain key supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvements.
6. Take ownership of order book management activities.
7. Manage goods-in and invoice queries associated with your order book.
8. Maintain data accuracy in the ERP system, including valid pricing and purchase requirements.
9. Support the buying team in tendering and sourcing processes in accordance with project deliverables.
10. Support strategic sourcing to ensure best practice sourcing and pricing portfolio is achieved.
11. Confidently negotiate and agree terms and conditions, including contractual agreements and the management of KPIs.
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