Mar 27, 2026
Job Specification - Assistant Buyer
Role: Assistant Buyer
Department: Purchasing
Location: Chorley
Reporting to: Procurement Leader
Hours of Work: Standard
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
The Assistant Buyer supports the procurement function by coordinating supplier quotations, contributing to sourcing activities, and maintaining efficient purchasing processes. The role ensures timely communication, accurate administration, and effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help achieve commercial, operational, and strategic objectives.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Manage quotation requests daily, ensuring responses are handled within agreed service levels.
Organise and maintain the purchasing mailbox, resolving queries or escalating to Buyers where appropriate.
Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers, coordinating and tracking responses.
Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team to maintain accurate records and smooth...
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Chorley, Lancashire
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