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Buyer Assistant

Brook Street UK
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Buyer Assistant position is with a leading engineering solutions provider in Cambridge, offering a salary of £24,000 per year.
  • The role requires a strong administrative background and proficiency in Excel, along with excellent communication skills.
  • Candidates should be positive, enthusiastic, and able to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Key responsibilities include processing Purchase Orders, updating delivery information, and assisting the purchasing department.
  • The company offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a supportive team environment.

Buyer Assistant
(On-site)
My Fantastic Cambridge Client is a leading provider of world class solutions tailored for the engineering industry. They pride themselves on their comprehensive service, from initial design to final shipment, ensuring their clients receive high-quality and reliable systems.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Buyer Assistant who is positive, enthusiastic, and eager to develop their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers while supporting the purchasing department's operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Update the Sales Team with delivery information.
Process and send Purchase Orders.
Input Purchase Order acknowledgments into the MRP system.
Assist the stores team with ad-hoc tasks.
Raise Requisition Orders as needed.
Generate shortage reports for Customer Orders.
Follow up with vendors for delivery information and expedite orders when necessary.
Communicate price changes to relevant teams.
Resolve any invoice queries.
Send OPORs to critical vendors.

Qualifications:

Strong administrative background with proficiency in Excel.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to supplier interactions.
Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently under pressure.

What My Client Offers

Join their friendly team and enjoy a range of benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
12:30 PM finish & casual dress every Friday
Private Healthcare & Dental coverage
Income Protection
4X Annual Life Assurance
Access to a Discount Platform
Enhanced Family Leave policies
Company events and team-building activities

If you are ready to take on challenges and grow your career with My superb Client , we would love to hear from you!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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