Graduate Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Buyer to assist in purchasing materials and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Logistics or a relevant field, alongside strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers up to £25,000 salary with benefits including flexible hours and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible working hours

8% Combined Pension

Qualifications

• Recent graduation in a relevant field.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials for manufacturing.
• Support order progression with suppliers.
• Produce weekly delivery and forecast updates.
• Ensure ERP systems are accurate.
• Develop relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain

Job description

33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Graduate Buyer will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele.Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Graduate Buyer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Buyer will include:

• Assist in the purchasing of materials for the manufacturing and assembly of goods
• Support in progressing orders with items ordered from UK and overseas suppliers
• Produce weekly updates on delivery and forecasts
• Ensure ERP systems are up-to-date with regards to expected delivery dates and accurate pricing
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers

For the Graduate Buyer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Recent graduation with a BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to learn

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £25,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 8% Combined Pension

To apply for the Graduate Buyer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.