Assistant Buyer
New Appointments Group Ltd Rochester
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business as an Assistant Buyer in Rochester. This role is on a temporary basis for 3 months with a possible extension of a further 3 months. With a focus on supplier management, your role will also be to support the procurement management team through data analysis, forecasting and market research.
Excellent communication skills are essential in this role to build and maintain effective working relationships. If you are a problem solver with a high attention to detail and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you.
Duties include- Plan, monitor and maintain suitable inventory levels
- Raise, place and track purchase orders
- Ensure products are purchased on time and the best price and specification
- Consolidate forecasts for the sales team
- Purchasing of materials/ingredients/packaging
- Conduct market research
- Negotiate with suppliers and build positive professional relationships
- Stock checks
The person:
- Experience in the FMCG industry
- Ideally have experience with negotiation
- Advanced knowledge or Excel
- Knowledge or ERP systems
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
The role is fully office based, Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:30 and pays from £14.50ph
Benefits of joining our Temps team:
- Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
- Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
CV's in Word format please with a covering email highlighting your experience or skills relevant to this role.
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For more information please contact New Appointments Group on 01795 702 722
Crawley, 37 mi from Rochester
I am looking for for a confident and proactive Assistant Buyer/Buyer to join an independent business in Crawley that supply equipment for prescriptions in the Healthcare Sector.
Client Details
A discreet medical appliance supplier that offers...
London, 28 mi from Rochester
to all communities
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5
Sound like you, why not join us?
Role Summary:
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Buyer...
Michael PageCrawley, 37 mi from Rochester
About Our Client
A discreet medical appliance supplier that offers a free prescription service in partnership with the NHS. They specialise in delivering medical appliances to your door, along with complimentary items with every order.
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