Assistant Buyer

Company: CV-Library
Job type: Full-time
Salary: 27,000 GBP/Year

Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am- 4.30pm
Rapidly expanding business offering a great working environment and career potential.

You will work closely with the Buyer and other team members to ensure that procurement processes run smoothly. Daily responsibilities include analysing market trends, comparing suppliers, negotiating contracts and assisting in the decision-making process for product selection.

Salary £27,000 pa

Key responsibilities

Following up with suppliers
Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers
Researching new products and suppliers
Negotiating contracts with suppliers
Presenting cost analyses to the department
Maintaining records of supplier contracts
Staying up-to-date with industry trends
Maintaining strong relationships with vendors
Keeping up to date with market trends
Generating Procurement Reports

Qualifications and experience

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position

CIPS qualification / studying towards CIPS

Excellent knowledge of the procurement process

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