Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a highly motivated Junior Buyer to join their team in Congleton. This role involves managing procurement for indirect categories, developing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in procurement, with a focus on stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles, ideally within indirect categories.
• Membership of CIPS or working towards it is preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of indirect categories like office goods and services.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure compliance and performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support tender management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Supplier performance evaluation

Project management

Contract management

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

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On behalf of our client, a leading Aerospace manufacturing company, we are seeking a highly motivated Junior Buyer to join their team in Congleton. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect categories, ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the procurement of indirect categories such as office goods, consumables, hire contracts, services, and utilities.
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure value, compliance, and performance.
3. Identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives and supplier consolidation.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites to align procurement strategies with business goals.
5. Provide effective contract negotiation, generating savings and reducing costs in alignment with business needs and market trends.
6. Responsible for the end-to-end tender management, including tender reports, presentations, contract analysis, and negotiation.
7. Deliver Purchase Price Variance to budget.
8. Support the development of the Indirect supply chain strategy with the Supply Chain Manager.
9. Provide all departments with purchasing support and input as required.
10. Fulfil auditing and compliance requirements related to procurement processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing roles, ideally within indirect categories, preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience in supplier performance evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract management and procurement compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with procurement software and systems.
• Membership of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or working towards it.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.