Graduate Buyer

Brellis Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Leamington Spa is seeking a Graduate Buyer. The role offers a 37.5-hour week with 2 days at home and 3 days in the office. No visa sponsorship available; applicants must have right to work in the UK. Open to graduates or individuals with equivalent experience from fast-paced settings.

You will learn to procure materials, manage supplier data, and support production schedules while collaborating with design and engineering teams. Training provided on MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor goods and services to meet production requirements.
• Ensure raw materials, components and production supplies are ordered and delivered on time.
• Set up and maintain material, supplier and planning data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Gather resources to address action items and follow up on shortages.
• Generate data using SAP and Excel, creating pivot charts for KPIs.
• Liaise with design and engineering teams regarding procurement specifications.
• Provide admin support, including raising and amending purchase orders and clearing invoice queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical approach

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Adaptable

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Graduate Buyer

37.5 hour working week. Option to work from home 2 days a week. 3 days from office.

Please note: this role does not meet the salary threshold required for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applications from candidates on a graduate visa, as we would not be able to sponsor beyond this. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. The role is open to both graduates and non-graduates, as outlined below.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of engineered equipment, supplying a broad range of industrial sectors across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business continues to grow and is now looking to strengthen its procurement function with the appointment of a Graduate Buyer, based at their site in Leamington Spa.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate, or someone with equivalent experience gained in a busy, fast paced environment, to build a career in buying and procurement. You don't need previous purchasing experience, we're just as interested in candidates who've worked in retail, hospitality, warehousing, logistics, or any other high pressure setting where they've learned to think on their feet and keep going when things get busy. You will be trained up to take ownership of the ongoing procurement of proprietary (C Class) materials, components, and equipment, working closely with the wider team to ensure timely, scheduled deliveries of goods that align with customer demand, and that stock levels are maintained to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet the production requirements of the company.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and production supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time to support assembly, distribution, and installation schedules.
• Set up and maintain material, supplier, and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Gather the resources needed to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues.
• Communicate and escal…?
• Generate data using SAP and Excel, creating pivot charts to support the department's key performance indicators.
• Liaise with design and engineering teams regarding drawing packs, product descriptions, and codes to ensure accurate procurement specifications.
• Provide administrative support, including raising and amending purchase orders and clearing invoice queries, while supporting other team members as required.

Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience gained through work in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure, and not afraid to get stuck in.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast moving environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate using an analytical approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with external partners.
• Good attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, including regular use of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas, as well as Word and PowerPoint), or a willingness to quickly get up to speed.
• Positive, mature, and professional attitude; self-motivated, adaptable, and diligent.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems or SAP is a bonus but not essential, full training will be provided.

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