graduate or Junior Assistant Buyer / procurement administrator

Wave Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing procurement company in Central Bristol is seeking a Graduate or Junior Assistant Buyer. This role offers a salary between GBP 28,000 - GBP 39,000. We value transferable skills, so no prior experience in procurement is necessary. You will support sourcing and order management and be part of a close-knit team that promotes professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Strong communication skills for supplier relationship management.
• Willingness to travel and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review RFQs, recommend preferred suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support performance improvement.
• Assist in resolving supply chain bottlenecks.

Skills

Excel and data analysis skills

Attention to detail

Networking

Education

Degree-level qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Role: Graduate or Junior Assistant Buyer / procurement administrator

Location: Central Bristol

Onsite: 4x days a week with Friday as WFH

Salary: GBP 28,000 - GBP 39,000

Benefits: Profit share bonus, support for professional qualifications

Our Culture

We are a fast growing start up, but we are a close group who enjoy Nando nights out and nights out! we are blessed to have a mix of all ages where we really adopt the work hard play hard culture if that\'s what you want to be a part of!

The Role

We are looking to hire an Assistant Procurement Officer / Buyer to support tactical sourcing and orderbook management within a Bristol-based Engineering & Defence SME delivering complex manufacturing and critical services to Rolls Royce and the MoD. Following recent MoD contract wins, we re expanding our supply chain capability to support growth.

You\'ll be joining a small, inclusive team where your impact will be visible and valued.

You DO NOT need experience as a buyer or in procurrent necessary as we will train and develop your skills BUT you must have transferable skills and be happy to network, pick up the phone rather than email!

Many of our junior assistant buyers / procurement officers come from a marketing or sales background, admin or junior office management.

You will need to have attention to detail for data entry as this role is Excell heavy!

Assistant Procurement Officer (Entry/Mid-Level)

Key Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders
• Prepare and review RFQs, recommend preferred suppliers
• Maintain supplier relationships and support performance improvement
• Manage goods-in and invoice queries
• Ensure ERP data accuracy and pricing validity
• Support tendering and sourcing alongside Procurement Manager
• Assist in resolving supply chain bottlenecks

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification (or working towards)
• Project management experience in procurement (Defence sector preferred)
• APM membership desirable
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Microsoft Project familiarity (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth. You\'ll be supported with funded qualifications, a competitive salary, and a profit share scheme. We\'re committed to work-life balance and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.