Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

We are looking for two experienced Junior Buyers /Purchasing Assistants wanting to work for a growing and well established, global company in the Midlands.

It's a great time to join a successful, friendly and supportive team.

If you meet the below criteria we would love to speak to you :)

• Have experience in speaking to suppliers and chasing deliveries
• Background in FMCG or similar
• Thrive in a fast paced environment

Role

• £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
• Monday - Thursday 8.30 am - 5.15 pm (1 hour for lunch) /Friday 8.30am - 5.00 pm (1 hour for lunch)
• Holidays 20 days + Bank Holidays & Christmas Shut Down (3 days)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Parking on-site
• Opportunity to progress and develop

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing Master Data for the Commodity to ensure price and lead times are accurate maintained
• Chasing deliveries
• Create new part Request for Quotations
• Ensure Purchase Orders (External and Intercompany) are placed in a timely manner to achieve request date and maintain customer satisfaction
• Plan and schedule via MRP Exception Messages
• Manage Purchase and Invoice Price Variance reports (PPV) for commodity
• Vendor Expediting to maintain accurate delivery information
• Resolve Supplier Quality Notifications
• Regular liaison with suppliers, stores and internal teams
• Support the communication of shipment delays and escalations as appropriate

About you?

• Have experience in Buying /Purchasing within FMCG or similar is essential
• Worked with lots of parts and suppliers
• Experience dealing with a number of international suppliers (essential)
• Competent in chasing deliveries (essential)
• You must have excellent attention to detail
• Have strong administrative experience
• Well organised, self-motivated and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Confident communicator
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritise

Interviews are taking place

Apply today! :)

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.