Assistant Buyer
Bridgnorth
Permanent
Monday-Friday | 36.25 hours per week
£36,000 - £39,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role will support the purchasing function by ensuring materials, components, and services are ordered efficiently to meet production requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, production, planning, and warehouse teams to maintain stock availability, monitor supplier performance, and support day-to-day procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor order progress and expedite deliveries where required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate supplier and product information within the ERP system.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and demand requirements.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
• Work closely with production and planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Produce purchasing reports and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a purchasing, buyer, procurement, or supply chain role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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