Junior Buyer

Tech Connect Group; Congleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a highly motivated Junior Buyer in Congleton. This role focuses on managing procurement for indirect categories, developing supplier relationships, and aligning strategies with business goals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management and experience in procurement roles. The position offers a full-time contract with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension and life assurance scheme

4-day working week

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of indirect categories like office goods and services.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Responsible for end-to-end tender management and contract negotiation.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Mindset

Contract Management

Education

Degree in Procurement

Professional Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement Software

Job description

This range is provided by Tech Connect Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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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

• Manage the procurement of indirect categories such as office goods, consumables, hire contracts, services, and utilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure value, compliance, and performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives and supplier consolidation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sites to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Provide effective contract negotiation, generating savings and reducing costs in alignment with business needs and market trends.
• Responsible for the end-to-end tender management, including tender reports, presentations, contract analysis, and negotiation.
• Deliver Purchase Price Variance to budget.
• Support the development of the Indirect supply chain strategy with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Provide all departments with purchasing support and input as required.
• 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.
• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• 4-day working week
• 20 days holiday (equivalent to 5 weeks) plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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