Junior Buyer

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Junior Buyer to support the Procurement team in sourcing materials and services for a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment in Devon. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop procurement knowledge while ensuring components and products are available to meet production needs.

In this role you will raise and manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers on status and lead times, monitor supplier performance, and

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths are essential for this role.
• A Levels or equivalent qualification are desirable to support progression in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Support supplier performance monitoring through collection and reporting of KPIs.
• Assist in stock availability and procurement planning activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues and quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement documentation.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
• Develop understanding of technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements to support purchasing activities.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal departments including Production, Planning, Engineering and Stores.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations and quotation exercises.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Supplier relationship

Problem solving

Procurement interest

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose:

As a Junior Buyer, you will support the Procurement team in sourcing materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring components and products are available to meet production and business requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will develop your procurement knowledge while gaining valuable experience within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, pricing and delivery schedules
• Support supplier performance monitoring through the collection and reporting of key performance data
• Assist in the management of stock availability and procurement planning activities
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues, shortages and quality concerns
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement documentation
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain
• Develop an understanding of technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements to support purchasing activities
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal departments including Production, Planning, Engineering and Stores
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations and quotation exercises

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• An interest in procurement, supply chain and manufacturing environments.

Desirable

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, administrative or supply chain role
• Understanding of purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing processes
• Relevant procurement, business or supply chain qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Desirable

• A Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Relevant procurement, business or supply chain qualification