Average Assistant Buyer salary in the UK

Buyer - Temporary Contract Are you an experienced Buyer looking for a new opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to a dynamic team? If so, we have a fantastic temporary position available for you! Our client is seeking a skilled Buyer to join their team for a 3-month temporary contract. This is a full-time position where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge in purchasing while working alongside a dedicated and cross-functional team. This opportunity would suit someone immediately available. The salary for this position is £30,000-£35,000. Responsibilities: Continually evaluate current and prospective vendors to ensure the best possible cost, quality, delivery, and overall supplier reliability.Conduct data analysis, including using tools such as Excel and pivot tables, to support purchasing decisions.Negotiate prices, terms, and related issues with vendors to secure favourable agreements.Collaborate effectively with other departments, such as production, R&D, sales, stores, and accounts, to ensure seamless communication and coordination.Maintain accurate records and update information in the ERP system, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.Identify and source alternative components to support production needs.Assist in resolving invoice queries in a timely manner to maintain smooth payment processes. Requirements: Previous experience in a buying position.Proficiency in data analysis, including using tools such as Excel and pivot tables.Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Excellent organisational skills with a practical approach to problem-solving.Ability to work independently and proactively.Computer literate with expertise in MS Word and PowerPoint. Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their success as a Buyer. Apply now to showcase your expertise and immerse yourself in a challenging and rewarding temporary role. We look forward to reviewing your application! Note: This is a temporary position for 3 months. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Leading organisation are recruiting a Buyer. Applicants should have previous experience in procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Junior or Assistant Buyer and be comfortable working in a fast-paced and fun team environment. This job is available on a fixed term contract basis. The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting into a Purchasing Manager. The environment is fun, fast-paced and supportive. The department has been on a journey of transformation and evolution and this vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion. You will work within a team handling a spend of c£30m. Specific duties of the Buyer include: Manage Purchase Order process - raise, place and chaseManage suppliers against OTD/OTIF metricsEscalate supplier performance or PO issues to Purchasing SupervisorMaintain procurement department data within MRPSupport Management in the refining and improving of procurement processes Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience in procurement as a Buyer, or in a broader supply chain role with supplier liaisonExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skillsComfortable working with data and ideally some MRP experienceSelf-motivated when working in the office and remotelyComfortable working on a fixed term contract basis

Buyer – Epsom – Salary NegotiableChase & Holland are delighted to be partnering with an established and ambitious construction business based in Epsom, Surrey. Seeking a skilled individual with excellent negotiation and communication skills, the ability to drive changes and with a strong electrical purchasing background. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an exciting business and be a part of great future plans. You will be responsible for ensuring materials meet British Standards requirements, on-time delivery and negotiating best prices, whilst assisting with day-to-day activities within the team.  Package & Benefits: Discretionary performance-based bonusChristmas shutdownHealth insurance and Death in service 4x salaryPension matched at 5%Development opportunities Buyer responsibilities: Management of material requisitionsWorking with other departments resolving discrepanciesRaising orders into accounts systemsEnsure on-time delivery by chasing suppliersNegotiation of orders, contract reviews and annual discounts with suppliersReviewing and choosing new products & componentsReviewing and raising of invoicesOccasional cover for other members of the Purchasing team Required Skills & Experience: Electrical Buying experienceGood negotiation skillsMechanical Buying experience (Desirable)Previous exposure to working within a Construction industry (Desirable)Previous experience working with various ERP/ Procurement Systems If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Buyer opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.