Assistant Buyer Fixed Term Contract Cambridgeshire

We are currently seeking an assistant to join our fantastic client. The role is initially offered on a 6-9 month Fixed term contract and can be considered as either full or part time hours. The role is based on site in rural Cambridgeshire and the salary is negotiable depending on experience.

The company

Is a UK based company specialising in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instruments and sensors. With over 37 years experienced the company is renowned for its expertise in Photoionisation Detection (PID) technology.

Their product range of VOC and gas sensors are deployed across a broad spectrum of industries including Oil and Gas Petrochemical Air Quality Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing supporting their mission to protect lives and preserve the environment.

The role

A varied and key supporting role you will be supporting the Supply Chain team with the purchase of goods materials and services to ensure the companys operational needs are met taking into account price quality and delivery whilst ensuring continuity of supply at all times.

We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic individual with a good level of commercial acumen experience and professionalism to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of existing and new products the highest quality and value

The successful applicant with be self-motivated a team player with a positive outlook a fast learner with high levels of accuracy attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders via SAP ERP system
• Placing orders via supplier portals such as Farnell and Amazon
• Monitoring the purchasing inbox daily and actioning items as required
• Expediting the purchase orders and communication with suppliers

Key activities will include:

• Ensure the Purchase Order demand and suggestions are fully understood before actioning
• Liaison with other departments and providing feedback/ status updates where needed
• Ensuring that order placement is in alignment with specifications and any compliance requirements have been communicated correctly
• Collation of technical drawings to send to suppliers where required
• Escalation of any purchase order or supplier/ quality related issues to relevant stakeholders
• Expediting of purchase orders entering supplier acknowledgements oand other information in the SAP ERP system

The Person

For this important role within the company we are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes:

• Some previous buying experience is essential ideally knowledge of commodities such as moulded plastics/ PCBA components/ Cables/ Off the shelf electrical items
• Experience in dealing with overseas suppliers (Europe/ Asia)
• Commercial Awareness
• Comfortable working within an agile environment with the ability to seek information
• Flexibility and willingness to listen and learn
• Adopt current process and be part of process improvements
• Good excel skills some ERP/MRP awareness is essential and SAP ERP is preferred but not essential
• Understanding of the importance of compliance and ensuring work is completed correctly
• Ability to prioritise effectively and be part of the wider team

Details

This role is initially offered on a 6-9 Month FTC and both part time and full time hours can be considered.

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However as we are a small two-person independent agency if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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