Junior Buyer

NRL; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Bolton is seeking a procurement admin to support a busy team by maintaining purchase orders, monitoring deliveries and assisting with supplier performance reporting. You will liaise with suppliers, chase updates and help resolve issues while ensuring data accuracy.

The role offers 37 hours, Mon-Fri, with home Fridays and a need for strong IT literacy and data analysis skills. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong IT literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working with data.
• Clear communicator, confident liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Well-organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple open tasks.
• Proactive attitude – willing to take ownership and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret and check data for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update purchase order records, ensuring delivery and order data remain accurate and current.
• Monitor open order reports to identify and resolve delays or inconsistencies.
• Support the accuracy of supplier delivery performance data and procurement reporting.
• Chase suppliers for order acknowledgements, revised delivery dates, and confirmations.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure orders are progressed and issues resolved promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalates recurring issues to the Procurement Manager.
• Assist in producing weekly supplier delivery performance (OTIF) and KPI reports.
• Provide general administrative and cover support for the Procurement team.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve order and delivery queries.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Organised

Tools

SAP

Progress Plus

Job description

Based in Bolton, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in procurement. The role supports a busy Procurement team within a leading engineering manufacturer, helping maintain the accuracy of supplier and order data, coordinating deliveries, and supporting key business performance reporting.

Location and Working Pattern

Bolton based

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Typical hours: 8:00am–5:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–12:00pm Friday

Home working most Fridays

Client Overview

Our client is an established British manufacturer recognised for precision engineering and the production of secure, safety‑critical products. They are committed to quality, compliance, and providing structured progression opportunities for their employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update purchase order records, ensuring delivery and order data remain accurate and current.
• Monitor open order reports to identify and resolve delays or inconsistencies.
• Support the accuracy of supplier delivery performance data and procurement reporting.
• Chase suppliers for order acknowledgements, revised delivery dates, and confirmations.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure orders are progressed and issues resolved promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance and **escalate** recurring issues to the Procurement Manager.
• Assist in producing weekly supplier delivery performance (OTIF) and KPI reports.
• Provide general administrative and cover support for the Procurement team.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve order and delivery queries.

Must‑have Requirements

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong general IT literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working with data and figures.
• Clear communicator, confident liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Well‑organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple open tasks.
• Proactive attitude – willing to take ownership and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret and check data for accuracy.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, planning or administration within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems (such as SAP, Progress Plus or similar).
• Interest in working towards a recognised procurement qualification (such as CIPS).

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.