Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Peterborough PE1 (fully onsite role)

12 Month Contract

37 hours a week: 07:00-15:00 Mon-Fri

Up to £17.91 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £24.31

Have you worked in Purchasing or Procurement within a busy working environment? Are you a strong communicator, with an eye for detail and always strive to work to the best of your ability? If “yes” and you like working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same, this might just be the opportunity you’ve been looking for…

We’re looking for an Assistant Buyer with at least 1 year of relevant experience that is analytical, has excellent attention to detail and a positive proactive outlook, to join our globally renowned Fortune 100 OEM client’s purchasing department in Peterborough. Could this assignment be the next step in your Purchasing career?

What will the Assistant Buyer do?

• Be part of the Purchase group, and will work alongside Engineering teams to deliver quality NPI projects on time
• Process requisitions and provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation
• Support with pricing information and supplier selection
• Perform analytical & administrative tasks to support strategic purchasing
• Execute the planning, coordinating, and reporting of procurement activity to support allocated research and development or capital projects
• Research and assess existing and potential prototype suppliers; making recommendations on supplier selection to meet desired project timelines

What experience does the Assistant Buyer need?

• 1 year minimum in a similar purchasing role. Engineering/Manufacturing purchasing experience is desirable.
• Strong PC skills:
  Microsoft packages and proven ability of working an MRP system
• Excellent interpersonal skills - personality really will go a long way in this instance!
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Ability to collect, interpret, and act on procurement data to meet business goals
• Analytical Thinking:
  Skilled in identifying root causes & solving procurement-related issues.
• CIPS Qualification is desirable
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.