Buying assistant Work, Jobs in Preston (with Salaries)

Assistant Buyer
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Junior/Assistant Buyer
Pro-Plumb NW LTD —Manchester
- £14,560.00 - £23,132.20 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
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Sales, Marketing & Procurement Support Assistant
Littler Machinery —Skelmersdale
- £13.45 - £16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
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Buying Assistant
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Free parking
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10h
Assistant Estimator / Buyer
BAAS Construction Limited —Burnley
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Maintenance
- Free parking
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Merchandise Assistant
GOOUTDOORS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Maths
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Purchasing Assistant
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Oracle
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Assistant Buyer
Rota Limited —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Life insurance
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10h
Purchase Ledger & Credit Control Assistant
MSM FABRICATIONS LTD —Nelson
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Assistant Buyer
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
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mydentist —Radcliffe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Assistant Buyer

TVS Supply Chain Solutions -
Chorley

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Work from home
Canteen
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Referral programme
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Computer literacy
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Job description:

Support the implementation of procurement strategies and take responsibility where allocated.

Support SRM activities to drive commodity strategies creation and cost reduction plans.

Identify and develop new supply chains as required to support business objectives.

Contribute to producing commercial modelling and pricing proposals.

Maintaining close working relationships with the cross functional teams.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing quotation requests from the client on a daily basis in line with SLA
Management and organisation of the purchasing mailbox, solving queries and escalating to the buyers where appropriate.
Preparation of enquiries and co-ordination of responses from supplier.
Administrative duties that support the Purchasing team in delivering key business objectives and maintain the efficiency of the Purchasing function.
Support the operational supply function with problem resolution within the supply chain as appropriate.
Assist the buyers in ensuring client requests are dealt with in a timely manner
Expediting quotes with new and existing suppliers
Ownership of delegated tasks through to completion
Management of suppliers and cost reduction projects with support provided
Providing actionable summary information to the buyers
Develop value adding relationships with cross functional departments and suppliers.
Identification of process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Confident and effective communicator to all stakeholders.
Computer literacy, especially strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and able to analyse data.
Strong administration skills.
Proactive and self-driven.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly.
Ability to follow work instructions and processes.
Commercial awareness.
Commercial analysis.
Professional and ethical in approach.
Results driven.
Previous experience in a fast-paced purchasing department or similar environment
Experience in dealing with suppliers and customers.
Customer Focused.
Astute in decision making / exercising judgement.
Experience building supplier relationships.
Strong team ethic.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

Competitive Salary
Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
Life assurance
25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays
Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
Established hybrid working structure
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:

1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions

2. Mental health support and counselling

3. Online physiotherapy

4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support

5. Wellbeing and healthy living support

Cycle to work scheme
Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
Quarterly employee recognition awards
Employee referral scheme with financial reward
Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

Benefits:

Additional leave
Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley PR7

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