Buying Assistant

Salary Competitive

Location Normanton

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Join evo and help shape our procurement strategy

We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Buying Assistant to join our Purchasing team in Normanton. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting supplier relationships, sourcing products, analysing pricing opportunities and helping deliver value across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with data, suppliers and commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing

Supporting sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Researching and sourcing products for customer-specific requirements and tender opportunities.
Analysing pricing proposals and presenting recommendations.
Managing purchasing reports and product data.
Monitoring competitor activity and market trends.
Supporting supplier performance reviews and procurement projects.
Managing cost price updates and commercial pricing information.
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Essential:

Experience building and managing supplier relationships.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Confidence working with data and producing reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good Microsoft Office skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

Product sourcing experience.
Experience supporting customer tenders.
Knowledge of importing products.
Experience within the business supplies or procurement sector.

Why join evo?

At evo, we're one of the UK's leading workplace supplies and business services organisations, supporting thousands of customers through our integrated procurement, distribution and logistics network. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while creating opportunities for our colleagues to develop and grow.

Our culture is built around our RADIOA Values:

Responsive
Authentic
Determined
Innovative
One Team
Accountable

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your procurement and commercial skills within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Company

evo – a powerhouse of brands.
evo Group of Companies is the UK and Ireland’s largest multi-channel business supplies and services distributor. We operate a centralised distribution network, with distribution centres around the UK and Ireland, complemented by regional cross-dock sites. Our unrivalled logistics platform includes hundreds of our own delivery vehicles, efficiently delivering a vast range of essential goods to workplaces across the nation.

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our culture here at evo and we are proud to employ over 2,000 people across our industry leading brands:

VOW Wholesale, VOW Ireland, Banner, Complete, Premvan, Truline & Staples.