Assistant Buyer

Leicester LE2 | Full-Time | Free Parking | Flexible Start & Finish Times

Are you organised, commercially minded and keen to develop your career in purchasing?

We're looking for a proactive Assistant Buyer to join a busy team, supporting the procurement process and building strong supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who enjoys negotiating, problem-solving and ensuring materials and goods arrive on time and at the right cost.

The Role

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  Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.

  
  


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  Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and deliveries.

  
  


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  Monitor stock levels and ensure purchasing requirements are met.

  
  


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  Build strong supplier relationships and assist with price negotiations.

  
  


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  Track costs, maintain accurate records and resolve order or delivery issues.

  
  


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  Work closely with internal teams, including Finance and Logistics, to ensure a smooth purchasing process.

  
  


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  Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

  
  

About You

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  Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or a similar role.

  
  


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  Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

  
  


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  Confident communicator with good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

  
  


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  Comfortable using Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.

  
  


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  A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  
  

What's on Offer?

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  Flexible working hours: 8am-4:30pm or 9am-5:30pm.

  
  


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  Early finish on Fridays.

  
  


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  Free on-site parking.

  
  


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  Career development opportunities.

  
  


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  Annual salary reviews and regular performance reviews.

  
  


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  Holiday benefits.

  
  

If you're looking to build your purchasing career within a supportive team where you can develop your skills and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more.

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