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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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