Assistant Buyer

HR GO Recruitment – Dover
HRGO are seeking a System Buyer to join a busy Purchasing Department to support the purchasing function. The company’s is based in Hythe, Kent and its core skills are in the manufacture of metal pressings, electrical busbars and CNC machining, using a variety of processes from the traditional volume stamping and EHRT work to more precision work using laser cutting and wire erosion, supplying some of Europe’s largest manufacturers, also having electroplating facilities. Ideally the candidate will have office experience and experience with ordering, chasing orders and matching invoices.

The main duties include:

Daily supplier contact ensuring material and subcon orders are delivered in a timely fashion and with a view to developing the supplier base further.

Raising, transmitting, progressing administration purchase orders

Obtaining accurate delivery dates for all purchased items and to input or update the system accordingly

Purchasing and management of workwear and PPE

To match purchase invoices ensuring the agreed price is invoiced and to ensure the quantity received is invoiced

Liaising with Customer Services regarding late deliveries

Liaising with our despatch and goods in departments regarding parts ready for collection to and from sub-contract and other orders

To carry out regular price comparisons on regularly ordered items ensuring the best price is always obtained

To provide cover for the Buyer during periods of absence

The hours for this role will be Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and 8am to 1pm on Fridays. This is a temporary position, with the possible of a permanent placement for the right candidate. This an excellent opportunity to work with a successful and well-established business. If you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.