Grad Category Buyer

TXM Recruit; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK-based brand is seeking a Junior Category Buyer to support its purchasing function in Solihull, West Midlands. The ideal candidate will excel in building supplier relationships and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment within a passionate, growing team. The salary is up to £32,000, with a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships.
• Communicate supply issues affecting category spend.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders.
• Create and maintain material master data.
• Handle procurement administration.
• Manage CAPEX for company assets.
• Resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier performance.
• Maintain management information systems (MIS).

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational abilities

Time management

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role: Junior Category Buyer

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,000

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 islooking 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

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

Personal Specification: Automtovie Experience Essential

• 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.