Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer
Surrey
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Buyer to join our team and support our purchasing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for Assisting the Senior Buyer with the procurement of all parts, materials, and commodities, ensuring the health and safety of staff, approved suppliers/contractors, minimising environmental impact, and achieving service and quality expectations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
- Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
- Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
- Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
- Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
- Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.
- Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
- Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
- Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
- Experience with merchandising software systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- On-the-job training and progression opportunities.
Apply today with your up to date CV.
Reference: 52499110
Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.
Report this jobNot quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches
Replace a job alert
Replace a job alert
Get Job Alerts straight to your inbox
"Office Assistant jobs in London"
Your Job Alert has been created and your search saved.
'Saved search name'