Assistant Buyer

Job Purpose

To support the procurement team in ensuring the effective and efficient purchase of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining accurate pricing information, analysing supplier pricing trends, and facilitating procurement decision-making processes.

Office Based – Normanton

Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Working hours:

40 hours.

Reporting to:
Group Procurement Manager

Liaising with:
All colleagues

• Procurement Support:
  • Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in line with company requirements and budgetary constraints.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and optimal pricing.
  • Monitor supplier performance and report discrepancies to the Procurement Manager.
• Pricing and Data Management:
  • Maintain parts sales prices in the Syrinx system, ensuring all updates are accurate and timely.
  • Regularly review and update pricing databases to reflect supplier changes and market trends.
  • Manage price lists and communicate updates to relevant internal teams.
• Pricing Analysis:
  • Analyse supplier pricing trends and compare against historical pricing to identify patterns or inconsistencies.
  • Provide detailed reports on movement in previous prices paid and recommend areas for cost savings.
  • Work with the procurement team to benchmark supplier pricing against market standards.
• Strategic Procurement Decisions:
  • Ensure that all pricing discussions and negotiations are initiated and led by the procurement team.
  • Support procurement-led strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance supplier relationships.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Prepare and process purchase orders and other procurement documentation.
  • Handle invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.
  • Maintain accurate and organised procurement records for audits and reviews.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or qualification through experience in Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Syrinx or other inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing trends and data.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, thrives on building supplier relationships, and is eager to develop their career in procurement. Through this position there is the possibility of qualifying through a CIPS apprenticeship.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)