Purchasing Assistant - Warrington, United Kingdom - 2Fawcett Recruitment

2Fawcett Recruitment
2Fawcett Recruitment
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Warrington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Assistant Buyer

Salary:
£24,000 - £25,000


Location:
Knutsford** Relocating to Warrington next year


Type:
Permanent


Overview

2fawcett have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our client in the Knutsford are of Manchester on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Assistant Buyer, you should be well-organized and will be supporting the purchasing department with researching market trends, maintaining relationships with both vendors and clients, inspecting inventory, and updating relevant spreadsheets and documents.

To be successful, you should have excellent administrative and communication skills. An exceptional Assistant Buyer should be an innovator with an eye for spotting market trends.


Role & Responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer

  • Placing purchase orders on GP System
  • Placing and tracking orders
  • Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers
  • Assisting with analyses and reports.
  • Maintaining knowledge of market/industry trends.
  • Researching new products and suppliers
  • Presenting cost analyses to the department
  • Maintaining records of supplier contracts
  • Maintaining strong relationships with vendors

Requirements of the Assistant Buyer

  • Degree or diploma in Purchasing
  • 2 years experience in a purchasing enviroment
  • Ability to perform in fastpaced environments
  • Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, in particular MS Excel
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
  • Ability to establish and develop relationships with internal and external sources
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • An ability to determine upcoming trends

What will you get in return

  • Excellent Salary
  • Progression & Development
  • Onsite Parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Breakfast items in the office
  • A great working environment

Type
Permanent


Working Hours
Monday - Friday


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Would you be able to reliably commute to both Knutsford and Warrington
  • Do you have a 2 years experience working in a purchasing role
  • When would you be available to interview should interview be offered

Work Location:
One location
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