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We are delighted to be working with a leading homeware online retail business, who are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join their small but successful team. This is a rare opportunity to join small but busy business, managing a range of homewares for two independent brands.] Responsibilities include: - Sourcing products , negotiating prices and setting commercial pricing - Liaising with suppliers and managing these relationships - Excellent attention to detail when ordering and logging orders - Writing detailed and accurate product descriptions for cataloges and website - Organising samples and arranging photo shoots for products Experience required: - 1 year minimum experience in a Buying role - Experience working with homewares - Experience working for a mail order business would be preferable but not essential Personal specification: - The ability and desire to work collaboratively with a team - The want to help innovate and improve business functions - Creative mindset This is a full time hybrid role with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week. Due to location, transport will be required for this role. If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Groups home page to read our GDPR Data Protection Statement. For more information and to apply, get in touch with our Oxford branch or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. We wish you the best of luck in your job search!
Job Title: Assistant Buyer Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm Location: Redditch, office based Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Benefits: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions, free parking An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, a well-established industry leader based in Redditch. Our client is an SME that focus on investing in its employees, developing their expertise and skills. They are now looking for an Assistant Buyer with experience within the construction industry to join their team. The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and committed individual and will provide support to a number of their regional offices, contributing to their continued success. Duties include: Placing orders with suppliers. Providing timely updates and estimated arrival times to site teams. Responding to invoice enquires. Organising deliveries and checking they are correct on arrival. Organising collections of goods. Answering telephone calls for the department in a professional and friendly manner. Maintaining orders using in-house online systems to ensure an efficient service. Supporting all colleagues, dealing with any queries and resolving them in a timely manner. Skills and experience required: Previous experience in a busy and successful buying team. Strong IT skills including MS Excel and Word. Excellent communication skills, to include verbal, written and face to face. Strong time management, with the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Possess a polite, friendly, and professional demeanour. Be proficient with planning and the ability to multi-task. Efficient administrative support with high attention to detail. If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience required to fulfil this role, apply or get in touch for more information. If successful, one of our consultants will be in touch via phone or email for a confidential conversation about your experience, skills and suitability for the role. Please check your spam folder for any missed communication from us and ensure your contact details are up to date. If you are already registered with Tirebuck Recruitment or Allocate Recruitment, please contact your consultant to discuss suitability for this position. Tirebuck Recruitment and Allocate Recruitment only operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy. Tirebuck Recruitment and Allocate Recruitment are divisions of Tirebuck Recruitment Ltd. Tirebuck Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Assistant Buyer! Are you passionate about making impactful contributions to procurement processes? Do you thrive in environments where attention to detail and strategic thinking are valued? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Procurement and Contract Manager to achieve successful outcomes aligned with our procurement policy. Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Buyer: Assist in selecting and negotiating supplier contracts, leveraging your expertise to secure favourable terms. Ensure timely issuance of purchase orders, maintaining compliance with procurement policies. Collaborate with the Contracts Manager to facilitate the timely renewal of contracts. Conduct ongoing due diligence on key suppliers to mitigate risk and uphold regulatory standards. Foster relationships with approved suppliers and conduct service reviews to ensure quality and efficiency. Maintain meticulous documentation to fulfil regulatory requirements and support compliance efforts. Offer procurement-related assistance to various departments as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability. Key skills for the Assistant Buyer: 2 years' experience in a procurement environment, showcasing a solid foundation in procurement practices. Proficiency in sourcing and the purchase-to-pay process, coupled with analytical acumen and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration and cooperation. Apply now as the Assistant Buyer and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement!