Junior Buyer

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A leading engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Junior Buyer to join their established Purchasing Team in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–4 years’ experience in a purchasing support or buying role, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment, who is ready to take on more responsibility in a global supply chain function.

The Role

The Junior Buyer will support strategic procurement activity, ensuring cost-effective and timely sourcing of materials, components, and services. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance teams, and play an active role in supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source new suppliers globally and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Raise and manage purchase orders; validate and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Support inventory management and ensure on-time delivery of critical components
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance and KPIs
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities
• Read and interpret technical drawings to support purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines

Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer role
• Experience working with international suppliers
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and delivery terms
• Skilled in resolving invoice issues and supporting procurement documentation
• Confident reading technical drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• ERP experience (e.g., SAP or similar) desirable
• CIPS qualification or working towards it preferred

The Person:

• Strong communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-driven, organised, and commercially aware
• A team player with a professional, collaborative approach
• Willing to travel internationally when required
• This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to grow within a global business and contribute to a high-performing procurement team.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Supply Chain

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