Junior Buyer

An excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience with our Aberdeen based client. The role is expected to be for at least 6 weeks.

* Ensuring a cohesive and aligned approach to procurement, the Assistant Buyer will be responsible for ensuring a positive and pro-active approach to managing all aspects of their client contracts and assisting the buying team with any requirements.

* Sources and supply goods/services in line with client KPIs

* Achieve targets utilizing gainshare/baseline models and negotiating discounts to achieve additional profit

* Negotiate costs and payment terms with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery and technical standards are met

* Ensure queries are resolved promptly

* Ensure customs paperwork is provided in a timely manner

* Source eco-friendly alternative products

* Ensure systems are up to date

* Assisting the credit controller resolve client and supplier invoice queries

* Must have previous experience in the use of IT systems including Excel and Management databases