Assistant Buyer

Location:

Winchester (SO21) – Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Purchasing & Supply Chain

Advertiser:

Shared Services Partnership

Job ID:

131631589

Posted On:

26 February 2025

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC620182
Salary Range: £26,918 – £29,616 per annum
Work Location: County Supplies Unit, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 March 2025
Interview Date: 25 March 2025

The Role:

County Supplies is a self-funded service that is part of the Children’s Services directorate within Hampshire County Council. We are dedicated to providing high-quality purchasing services to various public sector organisations, including schools, ensuring compliance and value for money. Our team is committed to supporting the educational sector by sourcing essential goods and services efficiently and effectively.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in helping schools source cleaning services in a compliant manner, primarily by assisting in running mini-competitions under an existing framework agreement. Additionally, the Assistant Buyer will support other team members with various procurement tasks and contribute to the production of our annual printed catalogue of goods and services.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a proactive and flexible approach to work and with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team. In addition, you need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Can Offer You:
-A supportive and collaborative working environment;
-Flexible working arrangements;
-Opportunities for professional development and career progression;
-The chance to make a positive impact on the educational sector by ensuring schools have access to essential services and resources;
-Competitive salary and
benefits package.

Additional Information:

Assistant Buyer
Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Russell Cook, Purchasing Manager on # County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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