Assistant Buyer

Job description

Assistant Buyer – Barnsley - £32,000 - £35,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a major wholesaler based in Barnsley who are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team.

The business which has seen rapid growth in the market offers genuine development routes and internal training.

Assistant Buyer Duties:

• Negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals without compromising quality
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor pricing to spot new product and sourcing opportunities
• Work with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure stock arrives on time and meets demand
• Track sales and product performance to guide future buying decisions
• Build and maintain good supplier relationships that meet company standards for quality, pricing, and delivery
• Help prepare purchase orders, keep records accurate and follow procurement rules

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Pension
• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a growing UK retailer
• The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable transport solutions

Required skills & experience:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

About Elevation

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnsley

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

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