Assistant Buyer - #1706664

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader inthe designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-classsteel forgingsand castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for an Assistant Buyer for a 12 month fixed term contract, for maternity cover. This rolewill involve supporting the purchasing function in meeting the company's purchasing objectives, delivering value for money, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement department.

Role Responsibilities

• Analysis of procurement spend.


• Assist with benchmarking exercises and scope RFQ’s in response to spend analysis.


• Assist with supplier negotiations and agreeingterms and conditions.


• Assist with day to day Contractor requirements.


• Work with the Procurement Team and the wider businessto promote new opportunities, innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

• Experience in a purchasing / procurement role.


• Proficient working withMS Office, particularly Excel.


• Strong numerical and analytical skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organisationskills, ability to meet deadlines and a high attention to accuracy and detail.


• Organised, with the ability to prioritise workload.

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.


• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.


• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).


• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.


• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.


• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.


• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.


• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email ***********@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!