Job title: Assistant Buyer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: Subject to clearance
Duration: 18 months
Salary: Competitive
Location: Reading - Up to 3 days per week on site - depending on needs of the business
Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Position Overview:
The Assistant Buyer will oversee the purchasing process, ensuring timely order placement, efficient supplier management, and resolution of any invoice or delivery issues to meet business requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day purchasing tasks, ensuring orders are placed on time and issues are addressed promptly.
- Support supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and smooth resolution of invoice discrepancies.
- Assist in gathering and verifying Service Centre reports, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in Fusion systems.
- Maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure proper order placement and adherence to supply chain processes.
- Promote a high standard of health, safety, security, quality, and sustainability in line with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure accurate order placement and timely deliveries.
- Ensure all supply chain processes and systems are understood and adhered to across the team.
- Work with approved suppliers, ensuring compliance and resolving any issues in a timely manner.
- Support continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices within Supply Chain Management.
- Drive professional development and take ownership of career growth opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience in sourcing to contract and working with Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015, PA 2023).
- Solid understanding of end-to-end public procurement and tendering processes, including evaluation.
- Familiarity with system implementations in finance and previous experience in a procurement/purchasing role.
- Proficiency in JAGGAER or similar systems like Ariba; ability to navigate these systems effectively.
- Strong communication skills and experience managing 5-10 procurement events.
- Ability to work independently, ensuring all tasks meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

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This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.