Assistant Buyer Full Time

City, Birmingham
Owen Daniels Consultancy

Assistant Buyer

Precision Manufacturing

Birmingham

3-6-month Contract

My client specialise is producing components for highly regulated industries including the marine, defence and nuclear sectors. They are seeking an Assistant Buyer on an initial 3-6-month contract.

Assistant Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Place material orders in accordance with standard company operating procedures – accessing the ERP system to identify orders to be raised
• Place purchase orders for outsourced processes (eg plating and coating)
• Send Requests for quotations to suppliers
• Evaluation, clarification and resolution of discrepancies with suppliers and finance – eg. Pricing incorrect, or goods not booked in, hold ups of supplier payments

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications required

• Have experience in a buying role
• Be confident and approachable with great communication skills

Be able to work across teams including operations and finance