Buying Assistant

The Opportunity

West Northumberland | Permanent | 35 hours per week

Nigel Wright Recruitment is supporting an established and growing organisation with the recruitment of a Buying Assistant to join its purchasing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, finance or commercial administration who is looking to develop a longer-term career within procurement.

Reporting into the Senior Buyer, you will provide day-to-day support across purchasing and supplier administration, helping to ensure orders are processed accurately and materials and services are delivered on time. The position offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop your knowledge within a supportive, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising, issuing and tracking purchase orders
• Processing purchase requisitions and routine orders
• Obtaining supplier quotations and supporting price comparisons
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and proactively chasing outstanding orders
• Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing and lead-time information
• Supporting new supplier onboarding and documentation
• Helping to resolve invoice, pricing and goods-received queries
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records
• Supporting wider purchasing and continuous improvement activity

About you

You will ideally be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and comfortable chasing suppliers and resolving issues
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with different teams
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Adaptable, hands-on and keen to learn
• Interested in developing a longer-term career within purchasing or procurement

What's on offer

• Permanent, 35-hour working week
• Based on site
• Earlier finish on a Friday
• Support with training and professional development
• Opportunity to build a career within purchasing as the function continues to develop 

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and would like to develop your experience within purchasing and procurement, please apply or contact Louise Smith at Nigel Wright Recruitment for a confidential discussion.