Buying Assistant – Procurement Assistant – Logistics – Goods Not for Resale (GNFR)

About the role:

The GNFR (Goods Not for Resale) Procurement Team is a fast paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. The team works across the business ranging from Utilities, Marketing , Supplies, Packaging and Capital covering Construction, Fixtures and Equipment.

Supporting the Logistics Buying Managers, you will deliver buying projects to the best value including category research and bid analysis through developing strong working relationships with a variety of suppliers, as well as working closely with internal stakeholders to ultimately deliver savings to the business.

The Ins and outs:

As Buying Assistant, getting the details right can have a surprisingly big impact, from system reports and maintenance, to admin and communications – getting everything accurate is hugely important and doing it as efficiently as possible will bring savings to our customers as well as to our business. You will:

Deliver buying projects to the best value including category research and bid analysis.

Support on SAP for both sourcing and purchasing

Build and maintain stakeholder & industry wide stakeholders where appropriate to inform procurement activity

Deliver and Manage internal/external reporting

Co-ordinate and manage general administration for Procurement team

Deliver information as required for compliance, ethical or other corporate reporting

Answer & resolve store & supplier queries

Manage a contract database to inform buyers

What you’ll need:

You will have a keen interest in buying with the desire to develop your Buying or Procurement career. You will possess:

Brilliant time-management, organisation and communication skills

Proactive and enthusiastic

Plenty of initiative

Can do attitude

Calm under pressure

A proven track record of attention to detail

It Skills including Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Office skills

Passion for the customer

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