Job Description:

Assistant Buyer

Our client, a well-established, hugely successful and growing manufacturing company based in Thetford, are currently seeking a Buyer to join their team.

This is a full time permanent position.

Working Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, 1 hour for lunch unpaid

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or buying role.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager by ensuring materials, goods, and services are procured efficiently and cost-effectively to meet business requirements
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and compare pricing and lead times.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding order acknowledgements, delivery dates and shortages
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information within company systems.
• Assist with stock control and inventory monitoring to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies and supplier queries in conjunction with the Accounts Department.
• Ensure purchasing documentation is accurately maintained and filed on system.
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Engineering, and Accounts departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Research and source alternative suppliers where required.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the business.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• The ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings.
• Understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Experience in supplier negotiation.
• CIPS Level 4
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.

The Role

The Business is looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer who has already established a good understanding and competence of the buying process and is looking to expand and grow their expertise in a fast-moving engineering environment.  The role offers, the right applicant, the opportunity to progress their career by expanding their knowledge and gaining further experience, in line with the company’s growth, into a role with more responsibility within the purchasing department.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd