Commercial Buyer Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Erith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Buyer Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about procurement and supplier management in a leading recycling firm. You'll be responsible for purchasing materials, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships while gaining valuable insights into market trends. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment where you can grow and make a difference. If you're ready to kickstart your career in a sustainable industry, this apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to negotiate and build supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials while meeting cost and quality targets.
• Negotiate contracts and improve terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Job description

Commercial Buyer Apprentice

Apply From: 09/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Employer

EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Purchase material, in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communication.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers' performance to ensure contract compliance.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Visit customers and Buyer's customers regularly.
• Provide support to other Commercial Buyers maintaining and gaining new business.
• Develop and manage accounts, reporting and mentoring to drive daily/weekly targets.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Commercial Buyer Apprentice

Employer Description

European Metal Recycling is a global leader in sustainable materials with physical operations in the UK, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Our core business is the recycling of metal and plastics from a range of public, commercial and industrial waste streams. Our recycling activities generate around 10 million tonnes of sustainable materials every year, saving over 10 million tonnes of CO2. Our mission is to have great people serving our customers with dependable recycling solutions. EMR is still privately owned, with family values at its core. It’s a place where we care about our people, our customers, our workplace and our communities. We offer diverse and exciting career opportunities where individuals can make a difference and are recognised and rewarded for their hard work.

Vacancy Location

EMR Erith Manor Road DA8 2AD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307839

Key Dates

Apply From

09/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-06-01 00:00:00

Learning Provider

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

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