Buyer Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2025 |
| Location: | Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8SQ |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH392983_1738079975 |
Summary
Job Title: Buyer Assistant (On-site)
Location: Cambridge
Industry: Engineering Solutions
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Temp to perm
About My Client:
My fantastic Cambridge client is a leading provider of world-class solutions tailored for the engineering industry. They pride themselves on their comprehensive service, from initial design to final shipment, ensuring their clients receive high-quality and reliable systems.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and motivated Buyer Assistant to join our client's team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers while supporting the purchasing department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update the Sales Team with delivery information.
- Process and send Purchase Orders (POs).
- Input PO acknowledgments into the MRP system.
- Assist the stores team with ad-hoc tasks as required.
- Raise Requisition Orders (ROs) as needed.
- Generate shortage reports for Customer Orders.
- Follow up with vendors for delivery information and expedite orders when necessary.
- Communicate price changes to relevant teams.
- Resolve any invoice queries.
- Send OPORs to critical vendors.
Qualifications:
- Strong administrative background, with proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to supplier interactions.
- Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently under pressure.
What My Client Offers:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 12:30 PM finish & casual dress every Friday.
- Private Healthcare & Dental coverage.
- Income Protection.
- 4X Annual Life Assurance.
- Access to a Discount Platform.
- Enhanced Family Leave policies.
- Company events and team-building activities.
Ready to take on challenges and grow your career?
If you're eager to make an impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or call Alison 01733 968453
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.