Job Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: Min 6 months Salary: TBC

Hours: 7.30am - 16.00pm, Mon - Thurs, 07.30am - 12.30pm Fri.

Our Engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood, is recruiting for a temporary Assistant Buyer, for a minimum of 6 months.

Key Aim:

To assist the Purchasing Department in their aim to ensure best cost, delivery and quality on all products and projects, assist with supplier management and KPIs as directed.

Key Duties & Tasks:

* Set up and update item/supplier relationships in the MRP system * Logging quotations under relevant supplier(s) * Ensure all supplier quality certification is up to date and valid * Upload and maintain supplier information in PRISM/COUPA * Daily management of GBNOPL with the assistance of the Buyers * Issuing RFQs with the assistance of the Buyers * Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the buyer * Ensure monthly scorecards are sent to key suppliers * Manage the ECO process for Purchasing * Expedite deliveries as required * Download monthly reports and create KPI's * Generate and distribute reports for VMI's on site * Support in supplier meetings with the Buyers * Liaise with relevant departments as and when required to ensure tasks and objectives are met in a timely manner

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

* Able to work as part of a team * Numerate * Performance o...