Assistant Buyer

Bridgwater | £30,000 per annum | Full-time, flexible hours 7am-7pm, Friday finish 1pm | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is offering a rare opportunity to work for a forward-thinking organisation as an Assistant Buyer. This permanent, full-time role comes with flexible hours, allowing you to work between 7am and 7pm, finishing early on Fridays at 1pm.

Key Duties:

• Handle purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries, expediting where necessary.
• Source new vendors according to end-user requirements.
• Create and maintain vendor details and part numbers in the system.
• Interact with vendors to negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules.
• Supervise supply contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Verify non-conformance claims and liaise with vendors for replacements where applicable.
• Develop potential vendors for required materials and recommend suitable options for new/current products.
• Liaise with vendors on technical issue resolution to ensure continuity of supply.
• Carry out administrative duties, maintaining departmental documentation and records.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Some purchasing experience in a similar industry desirable.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Team player, diligent, responsible, and self-driven.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Positive and professional image.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Permanent full-time role with flexible working hours (7am-7pm), finishing 1pm on Fridays.
• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

Interested?

Apply now!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.