Job Vacancy Assistant Buyer Hoop Recruitment


Job title: Assistant Buyer

Company: Hoop Recruitment

Job description: Hoop Professional Services are working with a great organisation in the Vale of Glamorgan and as they have won a huge contract, that are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing their team by recruiting for a permanent Assistant Buyer.

They are looking at improve efficiencies and streamlining their operations to support and ensure continued growth and this role pay a part in this.

Reporting into the Head of Planning & Supply chain, duties will include but not limited to:

  • Obtaining parts, materials and equipment
  • Working collaboratively with the Planning, Stores and Production teams
  • Contributes to the efficient running and continuous improvement of the department, whilst delivering exceptional levels of customer service and meeting the required performance indicators in line with Company goals.
  • Supports the day-to-day management of suppliers and internal customer needs /deliveries across the multiple sites
  • Compares and evaluates supplier quotes
  • Accurately processes Purchase Orders using the Company’s purchasing software.
  • Tracks and follows up POs to ensure the timely deliveries of goods.
  • Assesses and reviews the quality of purchased products.
  • Enters updated records (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
  • Sets up and maintains accurate records of suppliers, purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
  • Monitors stock levels and places orders as required.
  • Researches potential suppliers and develops appropriate Service Level Agreements
  • Builds effective working relationships with both existing and potential new suppliers
  • Reduces costs where possible without compromising on product quality, availability and delivery timescales.
  • Executes logistics plans and organises transportation activities, including storage of parts, and transportation of components to third parties for servicing as required.
  • Coordinates and tracks movement of parts and aircraft components into and out of the Company.
  • Actively contributes to the development and continuous improvement on internal procedures and processes
  • Informs the H&S team if a new item has been ordered that will need an COSHH assessment
  • Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in accordance with the needs of the business

Person Specification:

  • Experience Demonstrable purchasing/procurement experience in a similar role.
  • Can demonstrate excellent IT skills including data exportation.
  • Knowledge of working with Approved Suppliers.
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including Maths and English Language.
  • Level 3 CIPS qualification would be advantageous but not essential
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Negotiation skills – able to confidently influence a positive outcome
  • Organisation skills – able to prioritise workload and tasks effectively
  • Flexible – willing and able to respond to changing circumstances and expectations readily

Hours of Work: Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday on a rotating basis, 07:00 – 17:45.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a hands on role where there is growth and an opportunity to progress. Get in touch if you would like to know more, we’d love to hear from you.

Expected salary: £22000 per year

Location: Vale of Glamorgan

Job date: Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:31:02 GMT

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