Junior Buyer

Rewards & Benefits on offer;

• Competitive salary
• Immediate start date
• Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Easily accessible offices
• Excellent training and support available

The Company you will be working with;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a full time, temporary on-going basis. This role is ideal for anyone who is new in their career and are wanting to gain more experience within a prestigious company. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

• Budget Process – support the process as guided by the Senior Buyer.
• Support of Senior Buyer on all aspects of Operational & General administration requirements – including expediting deliveries and returns, freight & transport, import customs administration – instructions to agents and liaison with carriers
• Financial Forecast / Pricing Updates
• Maintenance of Price information, invoice validation & queries
• Regular KPI reviews to track progress
• Receipts & Verifications / Order acknowledgements through SAP transactions
• Raise and issue Purchase Orders on items within the Direct Material Categories.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Procurement function by assisting and supporting the Senior Buyer in the Procurement of strategically important materials.
• Meeting the business requirements for, Financial budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. Governance and compliance requirements. Service and Operational requirements of the production sites.
• Development and maintenance of a robust framework of activity for the areas of responsibility, incorporating all elements of company’s requirements.  
• Support of the management of an international supplier roster across multi geographies.
• Alignment and support of the business Sustainability aspirations through Supplier Relationship Management and planning.
• An integral part of the wider Procurement team, reflecting the business values during their activities.
• Management of direct materials ordering in support of Sr. Buyer in accordance with company’s working capital policy and MRP requirements

About You;

Graduate calibre

CIPS / Supply Chain qualifications or aptitude to begin / continue Professional qualifications.

Previous experience in Procurement & Supply Chain (preferred)

Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial.

Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster.

Systems – SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Personal Skills

Self-starter, team player, reliable and resilient

Familiarity with or aptitude to learn modern category based and multi-stage Procurement methods

Highly analytical

Calm and composed

Computer literate with proficiency in analysis through modern IT and data tools.