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Brampton Recruitment
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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Buying Assistant
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We have an existing opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join our market leading construction supplies company based in Stoke-on-Trent. Our client offers a bespoke service by ensuring that the customer is at the core of their business philosophy, operations and ideas. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive and innovative company who offer excellent personal development and career progression. Job Description: * As an Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for the sourcing and chasing of products to meet purchasing requirements. * You will be responsible for negotiating prices with suppliers. * As an Assistant Buyer you will track deliveries to ensure stock is delivered within agreed SLA's. * As an Assistant Buyer you will react to any changes in the market. * You will be responsible for building sustainable relationships with suppliers. * As an Assistant Buyer you will communicate effectively with colleagues up to Managing Director level. * Ensuring invoiced stock is correct as agreed. * Raising and management of purchase orders. Candidate Requirements: * Previous experience working within a purchasing department role would be ideal * Flexible approach to work * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport * Good numeracy skills * High level of accuracy * Quick learner * Computer literate (Microsoft Office skills) * Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines * Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative, as required Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-5.00pm, Friday 8.00a -4.00pm Salary: 18,000 to 20,000 per annum Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region. Responsibilities: We have an existing opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join our market leading construction supplies company based in Stoke-on-Trent. Our client offers a bespoke service by ensuring that the customer is at the core of their business philosophy, operations and ideas. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive and innovative company who offer excellent personal development and career progression. Job Description: As an Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for the sourcing and chasing of products to meet purchasing requirements. You will be responsible for negotiating prices with suppliers. As an Assistant Buyer you will track deliveries to ensure stock is delivered within agreed SLA's. As an Assistant Buyer you will react to any changes in the market. You will be responsible for building sustainable relationships with suppliers. As an Assistant Buyer you will communicate effectively with colleagues up to Managing Director level. Ensuring invoiced stock is correct as agreed. Raising and management of purchase orders. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience working within a purchasing department role would be ideal Flexible approach to work Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport Good numeracy skills High level of accuracy Quick learner Computer literate (Microsoft Office skills) Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative, as required Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-5.00pm, Friday 8.00a -4.00pm Salary: 18,000 to 20,000 per annum Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.