Average Assistant Buyer salary in the UK

JOB TITLE: BuyerLOCATION: AylesburSALARY: £30,000 - £35,000CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month Fixed Term Contract The COMPANYOur client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client provides 70 care homes over six counties. They strive to remain at the forefront of innovative practice and care delivery. Our client is looking for a Buyer for their Oxford office. The ROLEThe Buyer will be required to:* Work with the Head of Procurement and Category Managers.* Undertake tenders to conclusion.* Develop supplier relationships that will drive innovation, continual improvement and best practice.* Maximise ROI on spend with third parties.* Oversee new supplier requests.* Oversee the day-to-day management of the Amazon Business account.* 25 days holidays plus Bank holidays.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a Buyer with the following skills and experience: * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS) or completing a course of study working towards this.* Demonstrable experience of key procurement activities including supplier selection processes (PQQ, RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITT, contract evaluation etc), and category strategy development.* Awareness of supply risks and supply risk management.* Some knowledge of commercial contracts. * Knowledge of working with a P2P system.* Strong communication, analytical and numerical skills.ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Assistant Category Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Manager, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer LOCATION: AylesburyOxfordBicesterKidlingtonWitneyFaringdonAbingdonAylesburyDidcotThatcham ThameHaddenhamWestlingtonHeadingtonMana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike. This particular role includes people with experience in Assistant Category Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Manager, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer.

Title: Assistant Buyer | Location: Romford | £35,000 - £38,000 DOEWork Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days from home) You must be a car driver for this opportunity due to the location of the warehouse. Please do not apply if you are reliant on public transport. Please ensure your location is clearly written on your CV. About the Role We are seeking a motivated Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team, supporting operations across four manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturing suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is looking to develop their career in purchasing while making a meaningful contribution to our procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Data Management & Administration Maintain ERP data systems (JD Edwards) including price updates, supplier setup, and packaging/ingredient code management Provide tender management assistance to support strategic sourcing initiatives Manage and investigate invoice queries to ensure accurate processing Compile, analyze, and present data reports to support decision-making Strategic Sourcing Support Assist with strategic sourcing of packaging, ingredients, and ad-hoc projects Research and analyse commodity markets, providing regular market intelligence reports Contribute to procurement budget development processes Research global markets to identify new suppliers for current and future business requirements New Product Development & Innovation Support packaging and ingredient NPD (New Product Development) projects Coordinate packaging and ingredient sample requests across the team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions What We're Looking For Essential Personal Qualities Clear communication skills at all organizational levelsSelf-motivated with natural drive and initiativePositive, can-do attitude with enthusiasm for challengesLateral thinking ability - comfortable thinking outside the boxStrong multitasking capabilitiesHighly organized with excellent attention to detailEffective time management skillsGenuine desire to develop and progress within purchasing Qualifications & Experience Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteProject management experienceExcellent numerical and analytical abilitiesGCSE-level education in Mathematics and English (minimum requirement)Further education qualifications would be advantageous Company Benefits: - Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).- Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.- Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.- Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.- Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.- Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.- Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).- Recognition: Employee Star Award.- Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at £700) + free drinks.- Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.- Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees. Additional Notes: Car Driver Required: The office is not accessible via public transport; therefore, a valid driving license and access to a car is essential. Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing. Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.

Title: Assistant Buyer | Location: Dartford | £35,000 - £38,000 DOEWork Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days from home) You must be a car driver for this opportunity due to the location of the warehouse. Please do not apply if you are reliant on public transport. Please ensure your location is clearly written on your CV. About the Role We are seeking a motivated Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team, supporting operations across four manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturing suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is looking to develop their career in purchasing while making a meaningful contribution to our procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Data Management & Administration Maintain ERP data systems (JD Edwards) including price updates, supplier setup, and packaging/ingredient code management Provide tender management assistance to support strategic sourcing initiatives Manage and investigate invoice queries to ensure accurate processing Compile, analyze, and present data reports to support decision-making Strategic Sourcing Support Assist with strategic sourcing of packaging, ingredients, and ad-hoc projects Research and analyse commodity markets, providing regular market intelligence reports Contribute to procurement budget development processes Research global markets to identify new suppliers for current and future business requirements New Product Development & Innovation Support packaging and ingredient NPD (New Product Development) projects Coordinate packaging and ingredient sample requests across the team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions What We're Looking For Essential Personal Qualities Clear communication skills at all organizational levelsSelf-motivated with natural drive and initiativePositive, can-do attitude with enthusiasm for challengesLateral thinking ability - comfortable thinking outside the boxStrong multitasking capabilitiesHighly organized with excellent attention to detailEffective time management skillsGenuine desire to develop and progress within purchasing Qualifications & Experience Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteProject management experienceExcellent numerical and analytical abilitiesGCSE-level education in Mathematics and English (minimum requirement)Further education qualifications would be advantageous Company Benefits: - Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).- Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.- Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.- Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.- Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.- Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.- Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).- Recognition: Employee Star Award.- Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at £700) + free drinks.- Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.- Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees. Additional Notes: Car Driver Required: The office is not accessible via public transport; therefore, a valid driving license and access to a car is essential. Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing. Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.