Temp to Perm Assistant Buyer

Placed: 30/11/17
Region: Hampshire
Location: Basingstoke
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

As an Assistant Buyer, you'll be reporting to the Purchasing Manager and your key duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

* To place purchase orders (up to the agreed level of authority) and action data as required.
* To identify potential opportunities that may lead to improvements in cost, quality and delivery and then assist the Purchasing Manager in resulting investigations and negotiations with Suppliers.
* To raise and process relevant documentation for returning defective parts to suppliers.
* To liaise as necessary with sub-contractors and materials control to ensure continuity of supply.
* To progress suppliers as required by Computer demand date and report data statistics to the Purchasing Manager on a weekly basis.

* Deal with Imports via Freight forwarders, making sure the goods are supplied by the most cost effective means.

Key Abilities & Experience:

* Previous experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing company.
* Previous experience of purchasing electro-mechanical goods and working within a production environment.
* Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
* Proven experience in negotiating best terms on price, delivery and service and of internal customer liaison, as well as a good understanding of the need to satisfy customer demands and expectations.
* Experience of purchasing manufactured parts from technical drawings and component parts would be an advantage.
* CIPS qualification would be an advantage, but not essential.
* The role may require occasional UK travel and a willingness to work overtime when required.

Office Angels is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Price / Salary: £26000 - £30000/annum