Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer 

Surrey

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Buyer to join our team and support our purchasing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for Assisting the Senior Buyer with the procurement of all parts, materials, and commodities, ensuring the health and safety of staff, approved suppliers/contractors, minimising environmental impact, and achieving service and quality expectations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
• Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
• Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.
• Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
• Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Experience with merchandising software systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities.

Apply today with your up to date CV.