Buyer

W Talent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full CIPS training provision

Structured career progression

Exposure to supplier management

Job summary

W Talent in Buckinghamshire is seeking an ambitious Buyer to join a growing procurement team. You will support purchasing, manage supplier deliveries, raise purchase orders, and help maintain stock availability to meet customer demand.

No prior buying experience required; full training and sponsorship towards CIPS qualifications provided. This on-site role offers £35,000–£38,000, with clear career progression and exposure to supplier management and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries.
• Monitor order confirmations and ensure on-time delivery.
• Build relationships with suppliers and support day-to-day communication.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers and products when required.
• Support Senior Buyer with supplier reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues promptly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Excel

Multitasking

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000
Working Pattern: 5 Days On-Site
Reporting To: Senior Buyer

Must Have full right to work in the UK to be considered

About the Company

Our client is a well-established stockist and distributor supplying products to customers across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Buyer who is looking to start their career within procurement and supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and commercial awareness who is looking for their first Buyer position. Full support and training will be provided, including sponsorship towards CIPS qualifications and ongoing development within a growing procurement team.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Buyer, you will support the purchasing function by ensuring products and materials are ordered efficiently, suppliers are managed effectively, and stock availability is maintained to meet customer demand.

This role offers excellent exposure to procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain operations, making it an ideal first step into a buying career.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries.
• Monitor order confirmations and ensure products are delivered on time.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and support day-to-day communication.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers and products when required.
• Support the Senior Buyer with supplier reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues in a timely manner.
  

Stock & Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Support the management of inventory to maintain availability while avoiding excess stock.
• Assist with stock reviews and reporting.
• Help identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and support corrective actions.
  

Supply Chain & Administration

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Produce reports and analyse purchasing data where required.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure product availability and customer requirements are met.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain function.
• Ensure purchasing records and documentation are maintained accurately.
  

About You

We're looking for someone who is keen to develop a career within procurement and supply chain. Previous buying experience is not essential; however, experience within an office-based, administrative, customer service, supply chain, logistics, stock control, or purchasing support environment would be advantageous.

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within procurement and supply chain.
  

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 to £38,000
• Full CIPS training and support
• Structured career progression within procurement
• Exposure to supplier management and commercial decision-making
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business
• Ongoing training and professional development