Job Details
Buyer / Purchasing Assistant – 4 Month Contract
London, E16
£20,000 - £25,000 DOE pro rata
Our client is a market leader in providing event solutions for live events, shows and experiential marketing events. Their expertise includes the supply of temporary structures, modular staging, bespoke buildings, trucking and rock and roll transport. With personnel renowned for expertise in design, build and logistics management, project consultancy, and route and tour planning, they operate internationally in the music, events and sporting industries. An opportunity has now arisen for a Buyer / Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a contract basis.
This is the ideal opportunity for a proactive and experienced buyer or purchasing assistant to work with a market leading company.
As a Buyer / Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for placing orders for goods, materials, equipment and any other associated services needed for existing and forthcoming projects.
Your duties will include:
- Negotiating delivery arrangements and payment terms
- Maintaining effective communication with suppliers and dealing with queries
- Ensuring the procurement strategy meets business needs in terms of delivery, timescales and quality
To be considered for the role of Buyer / Purchasing Assistant, you must have:
- Previous buying and purchasing experience
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Additionally, you must have good negotiation skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. Excellent communication skills are also key.
Although not essential, previous experience of buying and purchasing, gained within the construction or engineering industry would be a distinct advantage to your application.
To apply for the role of Buyer / Purchasing Assistant (4 Month Contract), please simply send your CV and a covering letter via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with any of our client's requirements and/or needs, we will provide our clients with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.
Additional Keywords: Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Purchasing Executive, Contract, Buying.
This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
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