Junior Buyer

EP Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EP Group, a global packaging manufacturer, seeks a Junior Buyer for its Birmingham office. The role involves assisting in procurement tasks, conducting market research, and supporting category management. Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement and strong analytical skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
• Experience leading various projects at one time and working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist Category Managers with day-to-day enquiries.
• Conduct market research and maintain supplier data.
• Generate and maintain departmental reports.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Good Level of Numeracy

Prioritisation Abilities

Ability to Self-Manage

Adaptable to Fast-Changing Environments

Tools

SAP

Job description

EP Group Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Junior Buyer

EP Group Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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EP Group

EP Group is a global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia. We specialise in a range of paper and plastic based packaging products, selling to many of the world’s largest retailers including Marks & Spencer, Amazon and McDonalds.

We have an opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our purchasing team in our Birmingham Head Office.

The role will be responsible for assisting one of our Category Managers with day to day enquiries for one of our categories. The Junior Buyer will provide accurate information to other departments in a timely manner, whilst supporting on projects or reporting that arises. You will also research the market and supply base and keep all information accurate and up to date.

Key accountabilities – Junior Buyer:

• RFI/RFQ – Complete enquiries accurately and within defined timescales.
• Full cost analysis
• Data – Ensure data regarding product, suppliers etc is set up and maintained accurately.
• Account support – Be the first point of contact for the account support functions
• Reports – Generate and maintain departmental and category specific reports e.g. Category spend/margin, Raw Material tracking
• Meetings – Attend supplier meetings, prepare pre-meeting reports with KPI trackers and take and file minutes
• New suppliers – Research, assess and make initial contact with potential new suppliers, updating the supplier intelligence matrix
• Samples – Organise and label supplier samples rotating new/obsolete to make sure storage is available at all times
• Plan and deliver cost reduction initiatives using data analysis and sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, stock control, and quality to meet production and business objectives

Essential Experience – Junior Buyer:

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment is essential
• This is a fast paced environment and attention to detail is paramount, as is the ability to communicate with people internally and externally on all levels
• Ability to use initiative and have the energy and passion to make things happen
• Experience leading various projects at one time and working cross-functionally
• Experience of using SAP beneficial, but not essential
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
• Microsoft office
• Negotiation Skills
• Good level of numeracy
• Prioritisation Abilities
• Ability to self-manage
• Adaptable to fast-changing environments

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Product Management

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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