Assistant Buyer (Maternity Leave Cover)

Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Buyer (Maternity Leave Cover)Location: Linford WoodContract: 12-Month Fixed-Term (Maternity Leave Cover)Start Date: Ideally ASAP (with handover period)About the Role:Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Quality Personnel is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join our client's team on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract. This is an incredible chance to showcase your skills, contribute to an established team, and play a key role in ensuring smooth operations within the purchasing function. If you're ready to take on a challenge and help drive efficiency, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:

• Take charge of the daily review of the buyer workbench using the ERP system
• Raise, maintain, and expedite Purchase Orders for stock and non-stock items
• Prepare and deliver accurate pricing quotes for design, sales, intercompany, and incoming freight teams
• Build lasting relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and timely deliveries
• Manage part parameters, stocking levels, and price lists within the ERP system
• Stay ahead by notifying and mitigating any cost increases
• Create new part numbers when needed, ensuring smooth workflow
• Analyze supplier KPIs to improve delivery performance and stock availability
• Update and maintain training resources to keep the team on top of their game

Key Performance Criteria:

• Achieve KPIs and performance targets to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven background in purchasing administration or a similar role
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ERP experience (Epicor is a bonus)
• Qualification: Eagerness to study for your CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certification
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of engineering drawings is a plus
• Unmatched attention to detail and exceptional admin skills
• Proactive, with a "can-do" attitude and a knack for problem-solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with all levels of staff
• The ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

Why Join Us?

• Join a high-energy, supportive team that values innovation and success
• Gain hands-on experience in a well-established company with room for growth
• Have a direct impact on the development of processes and supplier relationships
• Flexible start date and a thorough handover period to set you up for success

If you're an ambitious, detail-driven professional looking to make a real impact and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this is your chance! Apply now and be part of something great.

Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 5th year running!).Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.