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