Graduate Buyer (Manufacturing)

Graduate Buyer (Manufacturing)

£26,000 - £28,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Warrington

Are you a graduate with a background in procurement or similar, looking to launch your career with a rapidly expanding, multinational business that will provide specialist training to develop your skillset and aid your career growth?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and expanding company that supplies indirect industrial products and procurement solutions to the manufacturing sector. You'll receive hands-on training, gain exposure to engineering and maintenance procurement, and have a clear pathway to progress your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring engineering, maintenance and facility spare parts and services for manufacturing customers. You will manage purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and resolve supplier and invoice queries to ensure continuity of production. You'll work closely with customer maintenance and engineering teams while identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiation and product standardisation.

This role would suit a Graduate with a background in procurement or similar, looking to launch a career in procurement with a growing business, offering specialist training and great career development.

The Role:

• Source and procure engineering, maintenance and manufacturing spare parts and services
• Manage purchase requisitions, place purchase orders and expedite deliveries
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and payment terms to achieve cost savings
• Resolve supplier, delivery and invoice queries while maintaining purchasing reports
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

The Person:

• Graduate with a background in procurement or similar
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Interest in procurement, engineering or manufacturing
• Commutable to Warrington

Reference number: BBBH26287A

Key words: Buyer, Graduate Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineering Buyer, Procurement Graduate, Graduate Procurement, Logistics, Spare Parts, Maintenance, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester, Runcorn, Widnes

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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