Job Title: Assistant Buyer (12 Month FTC)
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £24,500 – £28,000 depending on skills and experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Previous administrator/coordinator experience
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Effective communicator and able to manage stakeholder relationships
• GCSEs (A-C – 5-9) in Maths and English

Desirable:

• Manufacturing background
• HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in procurement or similar commercial environment

• Receiving requisitions and demands, negotiating with suppliers, and processing Purchase Orders and Purchase Order amendments in accordance with Procurement processes and procedures, and the requirements of the business
• Obtaining and communicating progress updates from suppliers in an effective manner, and understanding when to escalate issues to more senior members of staff
• Maintaining Supplier open order books and ensuring that correct and current data is maintained in the Oracle ERP system
• Processing supplier returns, ensuring these are actioned in a timely manner
• Supporting other members of the Procurement Team as required in their daily responsibilities