Junior Buyer - Graduate / Entry-Level Opportunity

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded graduate or early-career professional looking to kick-start your career in Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Junior Buyer to join a prestigious manufacturing business within their busy Estimating team. This is a personality-led opportunity for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and eager to build a long-term career in Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain.

You don't necessarily need previous buying experience. The client is open to recent graduates from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with a strong commercial mindset, such as Economics, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics. What really matters is your attitude, willingness to learn, ability to use your initiative and desire to succeed.

What will you be doing as a Junior Buyer?

Supporting the buying and estimating process to meet customer requirements
Working with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and negotiate costs
Reviewing pricing and margins to ensure products remain commercially competitive
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Supporting the identification of cost-saving opportunities
Maintaining accurate product, pricing and supplier information
Assisting with purchasing and sourcing activity
Supporting the development and improvement of processes
Working closely with the Estimating and Sales teams
Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
Learning and developing your knowledge of buying, sourcing and commercial processes

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience

A recent graduate looking to start a career in Buying, Procurement, Supply Chain or a commercial environment
Graduates from Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply
Previous experience in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing or Estimating would be advantageous but is not essential
A hardworking, ambitious and driven personality
Someone who is keen to learn and build a career
Confident using your own initiative and not afraid to ask questions
Strong commercial awareness and an interest in how businesses operate
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail and an organised approach
Comfortable working to deadlines and managing your own workload
Confident using IT and learning new systems
A positive attitude with the determination to succeed
Similar roles could include: Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Assistant, Sourcing Assistant, Junior Procurement Officer or Estimating Assistant.

What will you get in return for your work as a Junior Buyer?

Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Full training provided
Workplace pension scheme
Health cash plan including support towards dental, optical and medical costs
Free on-site parking
Unlimited free hot drinks
Modern, open-plan office environment
On-site kitchen facilities
Pool and ping pong tables for use during breaks
Excellent opportunity to develop a career in Buying, Procurement and Supply Chain

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