Assistant Buyer

Are you ready to advance your career in buying?

Lloyd Recruitment Services is partnering with a family-run business on the outskirts of Horley, seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a clear progression path, making it an ideal opportunity for someone eager to grow within the buying industry.

Salary: £26k - £32k

Location: Horley

Benefits: Flexible start and finish times, Free Gym Membership, Health and Wellbeing Programs, Discounts across 100s of retailers and hospitality, health cash back plan

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hour week

The Role:

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Buyer and play a pivotal role in managing the critical path, collaborating closely with our global supplier base, and ensuring timely production and delivery of goods. This is your chance to contribute to a forward-thinking company with excellent opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement to streamline operations within the buying department


• Engage daily with suppliers via email and other channels


• Generate and process purchase orders, placing orders with suppliers across the UK, Europe, and the Far East


• Manage a high volume of purchase orders for multiple customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness


• Verify and confirm Proforma invoices and order confirmations


• Coordinate with Sales and Design teams to provide suppliers with necessary information for planned orders, facilitating smooth production and deliveries


• Maintain and update departmental critical paths, proactively communicating changes to relevant teams


• Identify and communicate potential disruptions in procurement processes


• Plan and coordinate deliveries from port to warehouse, ensuring timely arrivals


• Monitor and track deliveries, overseeing goods through Customs clearance procedures


• Maintain shipping and product trackers to ensure accurate and up-to-date information


• Conduct thorough checks on artwork to ensure compliance with ingredient lists and safety data sheets


• Effectively manage and organise product samples

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong and demonstrable experience in Buying or a related field


• For junior candidates, a clear passion and interest in Buying, with a strong desire to build a career in this industry


• Proficient IT skills, especially Excel and other MS Office applications


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English


• Natural problem-solving abilities and quick learner


• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks


• Proactive, determined, and effective team player

Salary: £26k - £32k – negotiable

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