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Assistant Buyer

Heybridge Associates
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 7PY, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • DENSO Marston, a global manufacturer in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is seeking an Assistant Buyer for their Purchasing Department, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.
  • The role involves supporting the Indirect Purchasing Team to meet annual targets while gaining valuable experience in purchasing functions.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and recent graduates with some industry experience are encouraged to apply.
  • The position offers a salary of £28,000 per year along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a stakeholder pension scheme, and hybrid working options.
  • Key responsibilities include processing purchase orders, managing supplier performance, and providing commercial support across departments.
Our client DENSO Marston a global manufacturer based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to be of the part of the Purchasing Department reporting to the Purchasing Manager.  This role will work within the Indirect Purchasing Team to help support our annual targets. This will provide the successful candidate a great opportunity to play a key role ensuring the company meets the customer needs whilst gaining experience and learning the functions of a Purchasing role.This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires an individual who can quickly grasp and communicate effectively across different disciplines with a combination of excellent problem-solving, time-management and analytical skills.Working Hours / BenefitsMon-Thurs        8.30am – 5pmFri                    8.30am - 1.30pm Hybrid Working (1 day per week) Flexible start/Finish time within core hours25 days annual leave per year + statutory bank holidaysStakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution) including Life assurance 4 x salaryPermanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying periodFree on-site parkingCompany benefits scheme – discounted goods/services Reward and Recognition SchemeSubsidised CanteenDiscounted gym membershipDiscounts across 100’s of UK retailersEmployee Assistance Program – access to tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing.Key Responsibilities
  • Processing purchasing orders, obtaining second quotes where necessary, dealing with invoice queries and providing support to other departments with system queries.
  • Working with multiple departments and key suppliers to provide commercial support on Maintenance and Facilities contracts.
  • Working closely with the Buyers and Purchasing Manager to assist with monthly reports such as cost down/cost avoidance tracking.
  • Monitoring report on Supplier Performance, liaise with Quality Assurance on supplier status, produce monthly reporting on all the above as required by the Purchasing Manager. Also help support performance improvement activities with the supplier.
  • Develop and manage the Indirect supply base, supporting the Indirect Buyer with quarterly/annual supplier reviews.
  • Managing company car fleet, supporting managers with car requests and dealing with the leasing companies.
  • Providing support for business travel.
  • Supporting the Indirect Team with road and overseas transportation and customs clearances.
Required Skills
  • Commercial awareness (or business acumen). Has an understanding of cost structures and are comfortable negotiating to obtain best value.
  • Well-developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills with a motivation to challenge the status quo.
  • Comfortable and confident working in a team environment, and able to think on their feet.
  • Computer literate in the use of Microsoft office.
Experience / Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year Purchasing experience, preferably from a manufacturing background with a proven record within an Indirect commodity.
  • Would suit a recent graduate some industry experience.
  • Experience of Oracle MRP software would be advantageous.
  • Working towards, or would be willing, to achieve CIPS qualification.

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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.

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