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Assistant Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1XY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Assistant Buyer is available at a major wholesaler in Barnsley, offering a salary between £30,000 and £32,000.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience, ideally with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The position involves negotiating prices with suppliers, tracking sales performance, and collaborating with merchandising and supply chain teams.
  • Additional benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and is full-time from Monday to Friday.

Assistant Buyer – Barnsley - £30,000 - £32,000Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a major wholesaler based in Barnsley who are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team.The business which has seen rapid growth in the market offers genuine development routes and internal training. Assistant Buyer Duties:

  • Negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals without compromising quality
  • Keep up to date with market trends and competitor pricing to spot new product and sourcing opportunities
  • Work with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure stock arrives on time and meets demand
  • Track sales and product performance to guide future buying decisions
  • Build and maintain good supplier relationships that meet company standards for quality, pricing, and delivery
  • Help prepare purchase orders, keep records accurate and follow procurement rules

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday Benefits:

  • 25 days + bank holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Pension
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment in a growing UK retailer
  • The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable transport solutions

Required skills & experience:

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

If you would like to discuss this Assistant Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.