Average Assistant Buyer salary in Solihull

Portfolio Procurement are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known organisation who are looking for an Assistant Buyer. Previous experience within FMCG or F&B categories are advantageous but not essential Your Role: ForecastingRaising Purchase OrdersRegular Communication with Suppliers Skills & Experience: Self-motivated and driven.Strong Negotiation SkillsPrevious procurement experience If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your most up to date CV. 49364TTR1INDPRO

Role: Accounts Assistant Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £29,000 dependant on experience Location: Shirley Solihull B90 We are working on behalf of an award winning and growing company who is seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to focus on Purchase Ledger as part of an established Accounts department of 8. The successful candidate will be working as part of the team alongside 2 other Purchase Ledger Assistants, and 2 Sales Ledger Assistants. This is a position working Monday to Friday full time in their modern office environment. The working hours are 9am until 5.30pm. Free parking is available at their offices. Role and responsibilities: As an Accounts Assistant, you will have responsibility for the purchase ledger functionProcess purchase invoices both data imports files and expense invoicesResponsible for monthly supplier reconciliationsResponsible for managing supplier requests for paymentsLiaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and chase credit notesProcess monthly supplier payment runsPosting and allocating cashResponsible for managing credit controlSupporting with producing MI for the Management Accountant or Finance Director as requiredGeneral accounts administration duties such as filing and archiving invoices Skills and experience required: Proven work history within a busy Accounts or Finance department essentialExperience of managing Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable is essentialProven experience working as an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger ClerkExcellent verbal and written communication skills is essentialAbility to work accurately in a fast paced environment adhering to deadlinesPositive, proactive and enthusiastic mentalityNaturally curious and investigative natureTeam playerCustomer focused nature Benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysEmployer contribution 5% pension schemeModern office environmentFree parking available onsite If you are actively seeking a new permanent position with previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable then please apply.

Job Title: Buying AssistantLocation: Solihull Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience My client is passionate about delivering high-quality products to their customers and require a detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join thier dynamic team and support thier buying operations from product selection through to delivery.Responsibilities Support Buyers in sourcing and selecting new products.Assist in preparing product range reviews and supplier presentations.Maintain accurate product and supplier data in internal systems.Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, deliveries, and samples.Track and report on stock levels, sales trends, and performance metrics.Collaborate with internal teams including Merchandising, Marketing, and Logistics. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in a buying or administrative role (retail experience a plus).Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Passion for retail, products, and customer trends. Benefits Competitive salary and performance bonusesStaff discount on all products25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension schemeCareer development opportunitiesFriendly, inclusive team culture Interested? Please click Apply now!