Buying Assistant

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Bridgwater | £30,000 per annum | Full-time, flexible hours 7am-7pm, Friday finish 1pm | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is offering a rare opportunity to work for a forward-thinking organisation as an Assistant Buyer. This permanent, full-time role comes with flexible hours, allowing you to work between 7am and 7pm, finishing early on Fridays at 1pm.

Key Duties:

• Handle purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries, expediting where necessary.
• Source new vendors according to end-user requirements.
• Create and maintain vendor details and part numbers in the system.
• Interact with vendors to negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules.
• Supervise supply contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Verify non-conformance claims and liaise with vendors for replacements where applicable.
• Develop potential vendors for required materials and recommend suitable options for new/current products.
• Liaise with vendors on technical issue resolution to ensure continuity of supply.
• Carry out administrative duties, maintaining departmental documentation and records.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Some purchasing experience in a similar industry desirable.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Team player, diligent, responsible, and self-driven.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Positive and professional image.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Permanent full-time role with flexible working hours (7am-7pm), finishing 1pm on Fridays.
• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

Interested?

Apply now!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bridgwater

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

11-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English