Assistant Buyer Part Time

Royston, Hertfordshire
Reed

Assistant Buyer (Immediate Start Required)

• Annual Salary: up to £35k per annum
• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Job Type: Fixed-term contract, Full-time/Part-time (onsite)
• Contract tenor: 6 – 9 months

Join a leading company in the gas and leak detection industry, with over 37 years of experience as part of a dynamic team known for exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the Supply Chain Team in daily operations including placing purchase orders via SAP ERP system and supplier portals such as Farnell/Amazon.
• Monitor the purchasing “Inbox” daily and action items as required.
• Expedite purchase orders and maintain effective communication with suppliers.
• Ensure purchase order demand and suggestions are fully understood before actioning.
• Liaise with other departments, providing feedback and status updates as needed.
• Ensure that order placement aligns with specifications and compliance requirements are communicated correctly.
• Manage the collation of technical drawings to send to suppliers.
• Escalate any purchase order or supplier/quality related issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Enter supplier acknowledgements and other information in the SAP ERP system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous buying experience, ideally with knowledge of commodities such as moulded plastics, PCBA components, cables, and off-the-shelf electrical items.
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers (Europe/Asia).
• Strong commercial awareness and comfortable working in an agile environment.
• Flexibility, willingness to listen, learn, and be part of process improvements.
• Good Excel skills; some ERP/MRP awareness is essential, SAP ERP preferred.
• Understanding of compliance importance and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work as part of a wider team.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, (pro rata for FTC position)
• On-site shower & changing facilities, and parking.
• Bike Purchase Scheme and Car share scheme.
• Early finish on Fridays.

Working Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:30 – 15:45

Apply now if interested!