Assistant Buyer

Assistant BuyerLocation: Stowmarket (Office based, hybrid following probation)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £40k+ Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Central Support procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role will support the effective delivery of procurement activities across the business, ensuring best value is achieved for both the business and our end customers.This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in procurement within a structured, collaborative and fast-paced environment. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Support health and safety compliance, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.Assist with supply chain management, supporting contract management of key suppliers and resolving issues as they arise.Support supplier onboarding, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.Support resolution of supplier invoice queries, working with Finance and Operations teams.Support work-winning activity by obtaining prices from suppliers and subcontractors for tenders and pricing exercises.Collate, track and analyse supplier pricing, recommending preferred suppliers where appropriate.Undertake regular supplier pricing reviews against market rates and maintain accurate records.Support supplier performance reviews, meeting organisation and action tracking.Manage pricing requests and ensure returns are tracked, recorded and filed ..... full job details .....