Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant
Up to £27,000 per annum + benefits
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Permanent

Do you have previous buying/purchasing experience? Would you like the opportunity to grow within a team? If the answer is YES, then this could be the permanent position you have been looking for!

My client is currently seeking an experienced Buying Assistant to join their growing team in Trowbridge. You will be playing a vital role within the department, as you will be supporting the team with various aspects of the procurement process.

Duties:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimize value and efficiency
• Work closely with various teams
• Manage and maintain accurate supplier records to support key business initiatives
• Contribute to sustainability projects and promote ethical sourcing practices
• Prepare and manage annual contracts
• Assist the Finance team with invoice checking, query resolution, and data collection
• Collect and analyse supplier performance data

Person Specification:

• Previous purchasing/buying/administration experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to timescales
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 39 hours per week and free on-site parking is available.

Due to the client’s location having your own transport would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who would like to work for an expanding but well-established company in Trowbridge.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications, should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.