Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Lincoln Based

Salary:
Up to £32,000

Permanent, Full-Time, Fully Office Based

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Are you an organised and commercially minded individual looking to develop your career in procurement?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery based in Lincoln. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will provide day-to-day support across the purchasing function, helping to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of products, parts and materials.

If you are detail-oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!

• Salary of up to £32,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Fully office-based role in Lincoln
• Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing and distribution business
• Direct support and development from the Procurement Manager

Essential:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a procurement role

Desirable:

• Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders
• Familiarity with stock control, inventory management or ERP systems
• Experience liaising with suppliers and negotiating pricing or delivery terms

• Support the Procurement Manager with the day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring products, parts and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders and monitor delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting the resolution of any purchasing or delivery issues.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to help maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assist with obtaining quotations, comparing costs and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Work closely with internal departments, including sales, operations and warehouse teams, to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Support the Procurement Manager with supplier performance, cost‑saving opportunities and general procurement projects.

As Junior Buyer, you will also be expected to:

• Be organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Be keen to learn and develop within a procurement and purchasing environment.
• Be comfortable working in a fully office-based role within a busy manufacturing and distribution business.