Assistant Buyer

V7 are working with a longstanding client in the Utilities industry who due to growth are now looking for an Assistant Buyer to come onboard.

On offer is a salary of up to 25,000plus benefits.

This is a permanent role, working Mon-Fri on 37.5 hours a week basis.

It's a really exciting opportunity for someone to come onboard with the chance to develop and progress long-term.

Key duties:

• Maintain computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Place purchase orders based upon requisitions for engineering materials, component parts, and other peripheral items and enter orders into the computer.
• Maintain levels of inventory items via a daily run syteline report and subsequent placement of appropriate purchase orders.
• Competitively bid product lines to ensure best possible price and delivery, while maintaining quality standards.
• Expedite purchase orders, making sure supplier deliveries are on time and ensure that all generated reports reflect current and accurate dates and information.
• Ensure that all delivered commodities meet company standards and are of good quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers on replacement of materials not conforming to company specifications.
• Liaise directly with production department regarding shortages, deliveries, incorrect items etc.

To apply for this role please submit a copy of your CV.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.