Junior Category Buyer

Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Inc.; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK-based brand is seeking a motivated Junior Category Buyer to join their team in Solihull. This full-time role involves managing supplier relationships, handling procurement administration, and contributing to supply chain improvements. Ideal candidates will excel in communication, negotiation, and possess strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders.
• Collaborate to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational abilities

Time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role:

Junior Category Buyer

Location:

Solihull, West Midlands

Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

Up to £34,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your purchasing career within a fast-paced, high-impact environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned UK-based brand that's entering a new era of global growth. From a modern facility in Solihull, you'll work with a passionate and expanding team committed to excellence in engineering, quality, and supply chain collaboration.

My client is looking for a motivated and proactive Junior Category Buyer to support the purchasing function and help drive a resilient and reliable supply chain. The right candidate will be organised, adaptable, and confident building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and manage supplier relationships with a professional and consistent approach.
2. Communicate supply issues affecting category spend with relevant departments and escalate where required.
3. Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
4. Create and maintain material master data and supplier drawing workflows.
5. Handle general procurement administration and departmental housekeeping.
6. Manage CAPEX for company assets.
7. Act as a key point of contact for resolving pricing, quality, delivery, and invoice issues.
8. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
9. Contribute to the evaluation of supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery).
10. Maintain and create management information systems (MIS).

Personal Specification:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, methodical, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.