Assistant BuyerLocation: Rotherham Salary: Circa 32,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30/5:00pm (flexible working available) Job Type: Permanent (immediate start available)The Opportunity:Adept Resourcing are excited to recruit exclusively on behalf of our long-established manufacturer. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join their team in Rotherham. This role offers a great opportunity to be hands-on in the day-to-day purchasing and logistics process while supporting wider operational and administrative functions.Key Responsibilities:Monitor stock levels and manage purchasing of raw materials, including imports from ChinaBook and track shipments, containers, and delivery schedulesProduce and manage shipping documentation and liaise with clearing agentsMaintain and update internal spreadsheets and ERP systemsAssist with commodity codes, quotas, contracts, and deferment accountsSupport ERP selection and implementation planning (planned for next year)General administrative support including post, calls, and stationery ordersCollaborate with the finance team to provide cover during holidays or peak workloadWhat We''re Looking For:Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or factory purchasing environmentConfident handling manual stock control and multiple stock countsKnowledge of international buying, particularly from ChinaFamiliar with ERP systems (Opera is an advantage) and Microsoft ExcelStrong organisational skills, attention to d