Assistant Buyer

We''re Hiring: Assistant Buyer! Are you a detail-driven procurement professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment? We''re looking for someone who''s passionate about sourcing, systems, and supplier relationships to help power our Specialty Products and Procurement teams in Leicester office. What You''ll Be Doing Request and analyse supplier quotes, manage pricing records, and keep communication flowing.Champion procurement best practices and ensure compliance with internal processes.Lead and support resource projects, resolve procurement issues, and tackle invoice discrepancies.Onboard new suppliers and build strong, lasting vendor partnerships.Collaborate closely with the Site Buyer and contribute to cross-functional procurement initiatives.Navigate a variety of systems including Team Centre, Power BI, PROcure, Glovia, and more.Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, logistics, development, and management (QCLDM).Own the full procurement cycle-from negotiating contracts to managing inventory and deliveries.Keep procurement documentation sharp, current, and audit-ready. You''ll Also: Step in to support the Legacy/Service Buyer when needed.Help the Direct Procurement team prepare for audits and maintain documentation excellence. What You Bring Data-Driven Mindset - You know how to turn numbers into insights and action.Analytical Thinking - You''re a natural problem-solver who digs deep to find solutions.Clear Communicator - You can ..... full job details .....