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Assistant Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

The Junior Buyer position is a 12-month fixed-term contract located in Sheffield with a hybrid working model.
The salary for this role ranges from £26,000 to £32,000, accompanied by an annual bonus scheme.
Candidates are expected to have previous experience in a procurement role and strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel.
Key responsibilities include reviewing contracts, obtaining quotes, negotiating terms, and analyzing spending trends.
The role offers various benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, private medical insurance options, and a company pension scheme.

Junior Buyer (12-month FTC) – Sheffield/Hybrid - £26,000 - £32,000 + Bonus

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a great business in the Chapeltown area of Sheffield as they look to recruit an Junior Buyer to support the procurement team on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity.

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid working (2 days work from home)
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual bonus scheme
Life assurance 3 x annual salary
Group income protection scheme
Private medical insurance option
Occupational sick pay
Free onsite parking, tea and coffee
Onsite subsidised canteen
Company Pension scheme - employer contribution match up to 7%
Employee Assistance Programme includes access to a free digital GP and a health check
Retail benefits app which includes discounts from hundreds of retailers

Junior Buyer Responsibilities:

Reviewing contracts that are nearing expiry and assisting with renewal processes
Obtaining quotes from suppliers and vendors
Negotiating terms, prices and KPIs for low-risk contracts
Checking contract specifications, terms and KPIs prior to signing
Keeping systems and spreadsheets up to date at all times
Acting as the first point of contact for any system related queries
Analysing spending on purchases to find trends and opportunities
Reviewing and analysing spending outside of purchase orders
Tracking and reporting cost savings and added value

Hours – Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Person Specification:

Previous experience within a procurement role
Excellent computer skills including MS Excel
Confidence speaking with people of all levels over the phone and email
Great attention to detail

If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch or apply now!

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