Junior Buyer

A successful manufacturing business require a Junior Buyer. Applicants should have previous experience working in a purchasing, supply chain, logistics or administration role within a manufacturing or engineering business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement, purchasing or supply chain professional looking to further develop their buying and supplier management skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with clear opportunities for progression and professional development

The Junior Buyer will join a high-performing and supportive team of Buyers, with responsibility for operational purchasing tasks. These could include; raising purchase orders, expediting, updating MRP/ERP systems with supplier information, lead times and pricing.

The role would suit an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop their career within a purchasing or supply chain environment.

Specific duties of the Junior Buyer include:

• Raising Purchase Orders for both direct materials and components for manufacturing and indirect items
• Track orders, shipment dates and delivery confirmation in MRP systems
• Expediting of purchase orders through to receipt
• Supplier liaison, communication and relationship building both with UK and international partners
• Support inbound logistics, supplier returns etc.
• Maintain procurement department data in MRP and reports/KPIs relating to supplier performance
• Work with procurement team to improve and refine procurement processes

Junior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or engineering business
• Experience in a purchasing, logistics, supply chain, administration or manufacturing role
• Previous supplier liaison and experience of placing purchase orders
• Previous exposure to an MRP or ERP system is advantageous, and previous MS Excel experience essential
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment