Assistant Buyer - Northampton
Recruiter
BCT Resourcing
Listed on
22nd September 2021
Location
Northampton
Salary/Rate
£30000 - £30000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
2021-09-22 10:55:06
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An established family run business with 4 sites across the UK, based out of our Northamptonshire site, we are looking for an Assistant Buyer to bolster the procurement team and support our Head of Buying. For an established and experienced professional, this role will likely develop into a full Buyer position.BASIC SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000
BENEFITS:
· 24 days holiday + stats
· Pension
· Sick pay
· Cycle to work scheme
· Employee perks scheme
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Rugby, Towcester, Milton Keynes
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant : Farming, Baking, Milling, Agriculture, Food
The primary focus of this Assistant Buyer role is to support the procurement function throughout the businesses.
Key elements of the role will be:
· To assist in the procurement and subsequent delivery of domestic and overseas raw materials
· To liaise with suppliers and other team members to ensure adequate stock holding and inventory
· To manage the sales and execution of co-products
· To chart and analyse demand trends ensuring the departments purchasing strategy remains appropriate
· To build and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant : Farming, Baking, Milling, Agriculture, Food
Ideally, you will be an experienced procurement specialist working in a manufacturing environment.
However experienced administrators with exposure to buying/purchasing who wish to develop their skills and use their exceptional attention to detail in a different role will be considered.
· We would be delighted to receive applications from purchasing professionals with experience of working in a manufacturing business.
· We would also be keen to receive applications from candidates with a strong interest in logistics/purchasing/buying/category management and strong experience in general administration.
THE COMPANY:
We are an independent family-owned business specialising in production of agricultural products and the processing of cereals into flour and baked goods. Over the years the business has evolved and grown significantly. Our wider group employs over 1,000 staff and is a modern and entrepreneurial company, ensuring the highest levels of quality, service, and food safety always.
Training & Development - Extensive training will be given in all aspects of our products, current suppliers, and contracts.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Category, Buying, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Buying Administrator.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.