Average Assistant Buyer salary in the UK

A global defence and infrastructure technology design, implementation and control business seek to recruit a Buyer to join on a permanent basis due to further expansion of the business. The Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement and acquisition of materials and services to achieve cost, quality and schedule objectives. Role - Buyer Type - Permanent Location - Luton, Bedfordshire Salary - £25,000 - £32,000 (DOE) + benefits Key roles and responsibilities for Buyer and will not be limited to: Draft and prepare routine quotations, purchase orders, other standard agreements and internal approvals in line with standard formatsAnalyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplierNegotiate dead-lines/quantities and prices with suppliersAble to interpret problems which arise and suggest solutions in case of shortagesProvide input to project teams meetings to answer questions concerning contract/supply chain mattersOversee the progress and follow the flow of manufacturing on the supplier's site, manage order book and delivery receiptsMeasure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the functional requirements and if their targets are not being reached, set up internal and external action plans in close cooperation with the stakeholders.Establish and implement action plans to limit risks and to shorten production cycles Key skills and experience required for Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to: Proven experience as a BuyerIdeally aerospace / defence OR other technical manufacturing sectorsMRP / ERPExcellent communication skills, written, spoken and presentations To apply for this Buyer / Tactical Buyer / Operational Buyer position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. To apply for this Buyer / Tactical Buyer / Operational Buyer position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Barclay Meade acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Barclay Meade and may assist with processing your application.

Your new companyWorking for the regional office of this recognised House Builder, the company take the development from land acquisition through to sale. They work on small housing developments from 50 unit builds, up to larger developments that can include estate developments from 80 - 350 unit builds and can have 3-4 large developments running at any one time. They currently build 900 units per year. As part of their growth, they are now looking to add a Buyer to join their sizeable commercial team, you will form part of a team of 5 buyers and be part of a 15+ commercial division. You will report in to a Director and have oversight of 2 projects almost immediately. They operate a promote from within mentality, where promotion is recognised by achievement not time served. The recent promotion of the Director is testament to this, so you will have the ideal opportunity to be in control of your career. It's also the mentality of the senior leadership team to manage and lead by staff engagement, not with an iron fist.Your new roleThe role of the Senior Buyer will be to ensure the efficient running of the materials and sub-contract purchasing function and co-ordinate with other departments to ensure financial control of all materials and sub-contracts purchased for building operations. Other duties will include, but not limited to; ensure all materials are delivered to sites in line with current build programmes, ensure the procurement of all sites/buying phases are continually monitored against budget, maintain an up to date library of standard house type material schedules, produce accurate site specific material schedules and process material orders, negotiate regional bulk price agreements and ensure competitive quotations are obtained for materials not covered by bulk agreements, ensure the efficient running of the computerised sub-contract purchasing system.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be considered for this role you will need to have relevant experience working for a developer or house builder as well as a sound knowledge of construction methods and materials. You will also need to have a HNC/ONC qualification in construction, or equivalent.What you'll get in returnIn return as the Buyer, you can expect a salary of up to £55k plus a car/car allowance, bonus scheme, holiday + bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, sick pay, private medical insurance as well as other tailored benefits.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on . If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A successful manufacturing business require a Buyer. Applicants need purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering arena, and ideally have purchased from a mechanical or electronic supply chain. MRP and BOM literacy, desirable. The Buyer will join a successful and forward thinking of purchasing department. The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of direct mechanical and electronic items and sub-contract services for direct manufacturing activities, and some consumable items. Our client has a healthy order book and you will purchase in support of existing and new product ranges. The Buyer will be responsible for providing the business a cost-effective procurement service and develop strong relationships with critical suppliers. Specific duties of the Buyer include: Purchase mechanical items, fabricated parts, electronics, and machining services to support manufacturingSupport the Procurement Manager in the sourcing of consumable and non-stock itemsWork with company MRP system to understand material requirements for production and project needsBuild strong relationships with existing suppliers, and help select new supply chain partnersManagement of supplier performance via review meetings, KPs etc.Negotiation with suppliersWork with engineering and product stakeholders in regards to NPI activitiesSupport Procurement Manager in development of policies, strategies, processes etc. Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Purchasing, Procurement or experience as a Buyer or Junior BuyerExperience within a manufacturing or engineering businessA basic understanding of engineering drawings or BOMsAnalytical and persuasive in natureExcellent relationship building skills internally, and externally with the supply chain Barclay Meade acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Barclay Meade and may assist with processing your application.