Junior Buyer

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Croydon is seeking a Junior Buyer to join a growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing products efficiently and maintaining stock levels. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in business-to-business buying and possess strong negotiation skills. This role allows for a hybrid working environment with three days in the office and two days at home.

Benefits

On site parking

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Junior Buyer.
• Experience in business-to-business stock buying.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stocks as required.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Product sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Croydon, on site parking

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri, hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home)

About the Role: We're recruiting for a growing business based in the Croydon area, who are on the lookout for a Junior Buyer to join their team. The successful Junior Buyer will help source the right products at the right price, while ensuring quality and efficiency. Business to business buying experience is necessary for this role, and international experience highly desirable!

Responsibilities

• Replenish stocks
• Putting together logical buying proposal to the purchasing manager
• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Monitor stock levels and place purchase orders as required
• Build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Qualifications

• At least two years as Junior Buyer experience
• Business to business stock buying experience
• Experience working in a grey market is highly desirable
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.
• International buying experience is going to be a big plus