Grad Category Buyer

Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Inc.; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned UK-based brand as a Junior Category Buyer in Solihull. You will support purchasing and help ensure a resilient supply chain while collaborating with a passionate team. This role offers the opportunity to drive improvement in supplier relationships and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive procurement is essential.
• Proficient communication and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships professionally.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
• Handle procurement administration and maintain supplier workflows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Tools

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 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 in 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: Automotive 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.