Junior Buyer

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Holidays* + Bank Holidays

Service days

Sick pay

Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10%+

Professional memberships

Life Assurance

Healthcare package

Occupational Health

Free Eye Tests

Mental Health Support

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd in Bolton is seeking a Junior Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. The role supports daily procurement operations, supplier management and purchase order administration.

You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers, maintain purchasing data in the ERP system, monitor deliveries and help drive OTIF and procurement KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, planning or relevant administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: maintain PO records in ERP and ensure delivery dates and supplier information are up to date.
• Supplier communication & expediting: obtain acknowledgements, confirm delivery schedules and chase orders.
• Procurement reporting & data analysis: support OTIF reports and monitor procurement KPIs.
• Cross-departmental coordination: work with Engineering, Planning, Goods-In and Finance to resolve queries.
• Buying support & development: cover for Buyers during absences and gradually take on more responsibilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business, supporting daily procurement operations, supplier management and purchase order administration.

Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will ensure purchasing information remains accurate, deliveries are monitored and procurement activities run efficiently across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Maintain accurate purchase order records within the ERP system, ensuring delivery dates, supplier information and supporting documentation remain up to date and compliant with internal procedures.
• Supplier Communication & Expediting: Liaise with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, confirm delivery schedules, chase outstanding orders and proactively identify potential delays that could impact production.
• Procurement Reporting & Data Analysis: Support the preparation of supplier On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) reports, monitor procurement KPIs and maintain accurate data to help identify supplier performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Goods-In and Finance to resolve purchasing queries, address delivery discrepancies and maintain effective communication across the business.
• Buying Support & Development: Provide operational support and cover for Buyers during periods of absence, develop knowledge of key suppliers and purchasing processes, and gradually take ownership of additional buying responsibilities as experience develops.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, planning or relevant administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Location: Bolton

Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid (Fridays from Home).

Salary: £25k - £27k

Benefits

• 25 days Holidays* + Bank Holidays
• Service days
• Sick pay
• Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10% or above)
• Professional memberships
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare package
• Occupational Health
• Free Eye Tests
• Mental Health Support
• Bonus Scheme