Assistant Buyer

Company: Talent
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Location: Watford
Job Description:

Assistant Buyer & Administrator – Global S&P 500 company

12 Month Contract with extension/perm possibility

Inside IR35 £190 per day

Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the Watford offices 4 days WFH

We are supporting our hospitality client who require an Administrator Buyer for the next 12 months on a contract basis. This position is split into two core focuses: keeping operations running smoothly and supporting high-level procurement projects.

This would suit someone with 12-18 months experience who wants to work for a global business.

Procurement Administration & Team Support

  • Data Management: Maintain and update essential Excel spreadsheets and sales trackers to ensure all information is centralised and accurate.
  • Systems Oversight: Regularly update and maintain our procurement databases.
  • Team Coordination: Organising team meetings, managing schedules, and providing general administrative support.

Buying & Strategic Growth

  • Category Ownership: Take ownership of 1 or 2 entry-level categories
  • Contract Management: Draft and write contracts, collaborating with the wider team on larger agreements.
  • Tendering Support: Assist senior buyers with tendering processes for high-value contracts.
  • Systems Usage: Work within industry-leading software including Salesforce

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Posted: September 26th, 2026