Average Assistant Buyer salary in the UK

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Express Engineering, a leading Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the North East, to support with their search for an experienced Buyer. Key Duties:Checking, creation, and maintenance of Bills of Material within the MRP system.Generation and maintenance of RFQ's into the supply chain.Sourcing and procurement of materials, components, and services to meet the business MRP and build plan needs.Focus on negotiation of best lead times and pricing to suit contract and overall business needs.Interact with other buyers to develop best practices and leverage spend commodities.Control, management and expediting of all purchased items.Taking responsibility and control for the addition of new supplier setup within the MRP System and associated internal sign-off requirements.Updating of internal MRP systems, plus supporting information in line with latest supplier feedback.Understanding the business needs and external marketplace opportunities that can drive improvement.Leveraging spend across all purchases within the business.Risk assessing the business and suppliers to maintain a reliable and continuous supply.Resolving process and / or supplier related issues, as escalated from the business, supply chain, sales and operations.Key Requirements: Have demonstrable experience of working within a purchasing / sourcing role ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Experience of purchasing materials in line with MRP/ERP requirements.An understanding of engineering specification, Bill of Materials and drawings.The ability to communicate at all levels.Negotiation, customer service and consulting skills.Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs. A good knowledge of Excel is essential.The Package:Competitive salary depending on experience.Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:30PM, Friday 7:30AM-1:30PM(some flexibility offered).25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays.Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.Generous contractual sick pay scheme.Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to Work scheme.Sports & Social Club.On-site parking.

Recruit4Staff are pleased to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturing company in their search for a Buyer to work in their expanding facility in Ludlow.For the successful Buyer our client is offering:The starting salary is depending on experienceDays based role 8:30am - 5pm Monday to FridayPermanent positionFree on site parkingCompany events25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension contribution schemeWorking in a Modern environmentThe Role - Buyer:Delivering on time management & shortage escalationReviewing stock / Inventory control Identifying production shortages and escalating any issuesInvoice query resolutionLiaising with suppliers Negotiating with suppliers (Both existing & New)Managing new suppliers into the companyVisit suppliers and auditing against SLA's that are in placeManaging specific projectsObtaining accurate price & lead times of materialsWorking to budgets that have been providedWhat our client is looking for in a Buyer:Experience in a similar role - ESSENTIALMRP experiencePurchasing experience - ESSENTIALExperience working in a fast paced manufacturing business - ESSENTIAL Proven ability to meet schedulesStrong negotiation skillsMust DRIVEKey Skills or Similar Job Titles: Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Assistant, Planning Coordinator, Purchasing and Planning Coordinator, Purchasing, Buyer, Junior BuyerCommutable from: Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Craven Arms, Hereford, Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Worcester, BewdleyFor further information about this and other positions please apply now.   This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Buyer / Pricing Coordinator Location: Greater Manchester - Hybrid Working Excellent salary plus market leading benefitsDue to continued growth our client, a FTSE100 market leading supplier to the retail industry now has several excellent opportunities within their Procurement team. Based in Greater Manchester, this business offers:Hybrid workingExcellent benefits packageCollaborative and supportive cultureOutstanding career progression opportunitiesThe role of Buyer – Special Projects / Pricing Coordinator is responsible for supporting on key projects within the Procurement function. They will work closely with Head of Category, Category Manager, Buyer and Assistant Buyer roles and the Commercial Finance Manager and Project Manager roles (amongst others) to support on the execution of key projects, product matching for tender and bid management along-side data consolidation within operational procurement as they further develop their supply chain and ethical sourcing capabilities. This role will be expected to demonstrate broad sourcing experience and product expertise that is regularly maintained through close collaboration with category leads. As a Buyer in the Procurement function this role will also work on key sourcing and pricing projects, supporting Category Mangers as required in a sourcing capacity across bespoke and commodity lines. Key Accountabilities:Actively support Bid Activity through application of extensive product knowledge to lead and complete product matching, developing longer term solutions to speed up activity. This will also include high levels of collaboration across the business. Support procurement activity aligned to data strategy, supporting on operational procurement requirements.Work collaboratively with Sustainability team to support roll out of key procurement initiatives.Support Category leads with a clear portfolio of strategic procurement sourcing projects across bespoke and commodity lines. Buying activity will include: Support delivery of category strategies for category portfolioNegotiate supplier pricing to ensure best total cost of ownership for the business, considering working capital where relevant. Drive customer cost savings via rate reductions, resourcing, value engineering and cost in use projectsSupport the sourcing of products and suppliers to drive growth and reduce costsCarry out range reviews, delivering product development, innovation, sustainable alternatives, simplification and cost savingsManage Product Enquiries Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier developmentSupport supply chain to maintain continuity of supply and ensure a robust supply chainSupport the technical services team to drive supplier performance and continuous improvementExperience & Qualifications required:Commercially astute with strong negotiation skillsPossess strong analytical skills, are comfortable dealing with numerical data, and have strong attention to detailExcellent communication & interpersonal skillsMinimum 5+ years’ experience in a buying or sourcing role. A resilient and motivated individual is required for this role in order to effectively manage relationshipsStrong people management skillsExcellent IT skills with excel knowledge and an aptitude for using new evolving systems. Excellent attention to detailApply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16786