Jnr Buyer - upto 9 months contract

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Reading is seeking a Junior Buyer for a maternity cover contract of 6-9 months. The role involves purchasing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships. This position offers a hybrid work environment and the potential for a permanent role. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

23 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing team, preferably within construction or manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, and commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager for purchasing enquiries.
• Negotiate contracts and improve prices with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Assertive

Effective communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Studying towards CIPS

Tools

Excel

Sage

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Jnr Buyer - up to 9 months contract, Reading

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Client:

Delaney Browne

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is requiring a Buyer to cover a maternity contract for 6-9 months, with potential for a permanent role due to workload.

Overall purpose:

Purchase goods, materials, and services to meet the company's operational needs, considering price, quality, and delivery, ensuring continuity of supply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Assistants to share out purchasing enquiries.
2. Promptly multisource for price and availability, collate information, and seek approval from the Supply Chain Manager before placing orders over 10k.
3. Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities for savings using negotiation and procurement best practices.
4. Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication.
5. Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
6. Use Sage/Newforma to issue orders and record price revisions or changes.
7. Contact suppliers to resolve issues related to price, quality, delivery, or invoices and record relevant data in Sage.
8. Monitor and advise on risks or opportunities to the organization.
9. Check supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies to ensure prompt payments.
10. Complete purchasing reports and update internal pricing spreadsheets.
11. Provide cost analysis and support cost reduction activities, keeping CMs informed.
12. Research new components and suppliers.
13. Support the purchasing function and other departments, communicating supply issues impacting operations.
14. Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
15. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, manage time effectively, respond promptly to emails and calls, submit timesheets, and attend meetings.

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Report To: Head of Procurement

Place of Work: Hybrid (Reading Head Office, On-sites, and Remote)

Hours of Work: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Leave: 23 Days + Bank Holidays

Key Performance Indicators:

• Required goods delivered on time, to project specifications, and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Studying towards CIPS or similar qualification (beneficial)
• Full driving license

Experience:

• Previous experience in a purchasing team, preferably within construction or manufacturing
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, and commercial understanding

Skills:

• Assertive, resilient, and adaptable to change
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical, numerically proficient, with problem-solving abilities
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literacy, especially Excel and Sage
• Ability to read technical drawings