2 weeks ago
Assistant Buyer
Birmingham, West Midlands
£28000 - £32000 per annum CIPS / Hybrid Working
Permanent
Role Title
Buyer
Birmingham
£28,000 - £32,000 CIPS Support Hybrid Working
Role Profile
Our client is a leading manufacturing business in the Birmingham area looking to appoint a Buyer into their busy Purchasing team to manage specific categories and work on tender processes.
You will be responsible for the purchasing of a variety of direct and indirect areas of spend, working cross-functionally and confirming tender processes. You will be able to demonstrate a good grounding in a busy function and thrive in sophisticated and growing purchasing environment.
CIPS study supported.
Key responsibilities
- Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier responses
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers
- Issue purchase orders and expedite deliveries
- Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally working with highly compliant products and processes
- Confidence to negotiate terms with suppliers and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong systems skills and good attention to detail
Client information
Our client is a leading business in the Birmingham area. The purchasing team is a fast paced, busy place to work so if you thrive in this environment and are a good multi-tasker this could be the perfect role for you!
Remuneration
£28,000 - £32,000 CIPS Support Hybrid Working
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