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Assistant Buyer

  • Location: Norwich
  • Salary: Competitive salary, 22 days hols plus BH, excellent progression opportunity, 1/2 day finish on Friday
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Logistics
  • Contact: Helen Pitcher
  • Contact Email: h.pitcher@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03303 352510
  • Job Ref: SF53429
Innovation, development and growth are the key elements that my client are renowned for, a global market leader in what they do and currently looking to expand their robust supply chain team.  Do you have some exposure within supply chain and looking to progress your skills further?  Does working for rapidly expanding, forward thinking company who design and manufacture leading edge products appeal to you?  In addition to the great opportunity, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, half day working on a Friday and the opportunity to proceed with a CIPS qualification…

The role will be to assist the Buyer in all elements of expediting orders, supplier management, and costings and duties will include;
  • Managing a portfolio of suppliers, monitoring service ensuring OTIF and quality performance. Developing supplier plans, conducting reviews, introducing KPI’s.
  • Collaboration with both supply chain and quality teams to ensure continuous improvement in quality, delivery and cost
  • Managing cost control and looking at cost reduction opportunities
With you experience within supply chain, procurement or purchasing, your strong commercial acumen, positive can-do approach and excellent supplier relationship capability, this is an opportunity that should not be missed – please APPLY NOW or contact Helen for more information.