Assistant Buyer

Job title: Assistant Buyer

Location: Telford

Salary: £20,000 - £35,000

Sector: Outdoor leisure

Reference: NH/20153

• Office based role controlling the supply chain.
• Visiting Far-East suppliers 1-2 times a year.
• Broad role in supplier management, product selection and administration.

The Company:

A privately owned, successful, agile outdoor leisure products supplier with a great reputation among its retail customer base.

The Role:

Office based you will work within a small team in new role to coordinate and control the sourcing, purchasing and import of Far-East finished goods. This will include:

• End to end supplier management.
• Assisting in product selection.
• Control product costings and assist with supplier negotiations.
• Liaison with Far East factories.
• Factory Audits.
• Oversee quality control.
• Control of delivery schedules.
• Liaison with freight companies and inventory management.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate could be a Buyer or Assistant Buyer or might work as an Administrator in an import / distribution business. The key qualities required are:

• Ideally with some experience of procurement from the Far East.
• Excellent communication, administration and people skills.
• Good planning and negotiation skills.
• Able to conduct details analysis and present recommendations.
• Keen to innovate, effect and respond to change.
• Attention to detail and an interest in product design.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Live within a commutable distance to Telford with a willingness to travel.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an experienced and high-quality team yet make a significant contribution to the company’s success.

Contact:

Name: Nick Hester