Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Blackwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated graduate to join a vibrant company as a Junior Buyer (Finished Goods). In this dynamic role, you'll support the Project Buyer and collaborate with various teams to manage fast-growing categories in the FMCG sector. You'll engage in negotiations, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to innovative projects. This position offers personal development and career growth opportunities, making it ideal for those eager to thrive in a high-energy environment. Join us in promoting a healthy planet and healthy food!

Benefits

Personal Development Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individual eager to gain experience in purchasing.
• Strong organization and relationship skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Buyer in all aspects of their role.
• Monitor supplier performance and handle correspondence.
• Develop strong supplier relationships for negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Project Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Junior Buyer (Finished Goods) at Ecotone

Ecotone has an exciting opportunity for a graduate-level Junior Buyer (Finished Goods) to join our vibrant, fast-paced company dedicated to promoting a healthy planet and healthy food. In this role, you will support the Project Buyer and Central Sourcing team, working closely with Marketing, R&D, and cross-country teams to manage several fast-growing categories and contribute to our overall growth and profitability.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a motivated individual eager to gain experience and build a career in purchasing within the (food) FMCG sector. You should enjoy negotiation, demonstrate strong relationship skills, be highly organized (with some project management experience preferred), and possess advanced Excel skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities, thrive in a high-energy environment, and engage effectively with stakeholders is essential. Reporting to the Project Buyer – Central Sourcing, your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Buyer in all aspects of their role
• Monitoring supplier performance, handling correspondence, chasing queries, and validating their support capabilities
• Developing strong supplier relationships for negotiations and tenders
• Assisting in negotiating prices and productivity plans, ensuring relevant documentation is prepared
• Supporting negotiations of exclusivity agreements, tenders, and contracts when applicable
• Ensuring clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate decision-making and follow-through
• Keeping informed about category trends, product innovation, market players, and competitors
• Contributing to innovation and renovation projects, including value engineering
• Engaging stakeholders through effective and concise communication

We offer a personal development plan and career growth opportunities. To succeed, you should have an open mindset, curiosity, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment, a business-oriented outlook, and a passion for achieving excellent results.