Assistant Buyer

Reed Business Support are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Ashford for an experienced Assistant Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded professional to take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier management, and cost optimisation within a growing organisation.About the Role:Managing end-to-end procurement processes across multiple categoriesDeveloping and implementing sourcing strategies to drive cost savingsNegotiating contracts and terms with key suppliersBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationshipsAnalysing market trends and supplier performanceEnsuring compliance with procurement policies and regulationsSupporting junior team members and contributing to process improvementsAbout You:Proven experience in a procurement or buying role (ideally at senior level)Strong negotiation and contract management skillsAnalytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market insightsExcellent stakeholder management and communication abilitiesExperience working with procurement systems and ERP platformsCIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirableSalary and Working Pattern: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Full-time, Monday to Friday (hybrid working available)Benefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid working flexibilityPerformance-based bonus schemePension contributionProfessional development support (including CIPS)Modern office environment with excellent facilitiesIf you are interested ..... full job details .....