Assistant Buyer

Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Romford 35,000 - 38,000 DOEWork Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days from home)You must be a car driver for this opportunity due to the location of the warehouse. Please do not apply if you are reliant on public transport. Please ensure your location is clearly written on your CV. About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team, supporting operations across four manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturing suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is looking to develop their career in purchasing while making a meaningful contribution to our procurement activities.Key ResponsibilitiesData Management and Administration Maintain ERP data systems (JD Edwards) including price updates, supplier setup, and packaging/ingredient code managementProvide tender management assistance to support strategic sourcing initiativesManage and investigate invoice queries to ensure accurate processingCompile, analyze, and present data reports to support decision-making Strategic Sourcing SupportAssist with strategic sourcing of packaging, ingredients, and ad-hoc projectsResearch and analyse commodity markets, providing regular market intelligence reportsContribute to procurement budget development processesResearch global markets to identify new suppliers for current and future business requirements New Product Development and InnovationSupport packaging and ingredient ..... full job details .....