Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer Office Based – Normanton Type: Permanent, Full-time Working hours: 40 hours. Reporting to: Group Procurement Manager Liaising with: All colleagues Job Purpose To support the procurement team in ensuring the effective and efficient purchase of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining accurate pricing information, analysing supplier pricing trends, and facilitating procurement decision-making processes. Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Support:
• • • Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in line with company requirements and budgetary constraints.
• • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and optimal pricing.
• • Monitor supplier performance and report discrepancies to the Procurement Manager.
• Pricing and Data Management:
• • • Maintain parts sales prices in the Syrinx system, ensuring all updates are accurate and timely.
• • Regularly review and update pricing databases to reflect supplier changes and market trends.
• • Manage price lists and communicate updates to relevant internal teams.
• Pricing Analysis:
• • • Analyse supplier pricing trends and compare against historical pricing to identify patterns or inconsistencies.
• • Provide detailed reports on movement in previous prices paid and recommend areas for cost savings.
• • Work with the procurement team to benchmark supplier pricing against market standards.
• Strategic Procurement Decisions:
• • • Ensure that all pricing discussions and negotiations are initiated and led by the procurement team.
• • Support procurement-led strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance supplier relationships.
• Administrative Duties:
• • • Prepare and process purchase orders and other procurement documentation.
• • Handle invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.
• • Maintain accurate and organised procurement records for audits and reviews. Key Skills And Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree or qualification through experience in Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
• • • Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is desirable.
• • Familiarity with Syrinx or other inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Skills:
• • • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing trends and data.
• • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Personal Attributes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, thrives on building supplier relationships, and is eager to develop their career in procurement. Through this position there is the possibility of qualifying through a CIPS apprenticeship. Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)