Commercial Buyer Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Tilbury; 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 exciting role involves purchasing materials, negotiating contracts, and building strong supplier relationships to drive business savings. As part of a forward-thinking company, you will have the opportunity to develop essential skills in negotiation and procurement while working in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and are eager to learn, this apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in procurement and commercial buying.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial for managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and improve prices with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and prepare reports as required.
• Develop and manage accounts while supporting other Commercial Buyers.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Job description

Vacancy Title: Commercial Buyer Apprentice

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 utilizing 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

Location: EMR Tilbury Dock Berth 13-18 Tilbury RM18 7EH

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000307886

Key Dates

Apply From: 08/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-04-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From: TBD

Possible Start Date: 2025-06-01

Training

Training to be Provided: Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Skills Required

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