Junior Buyer

Unipart Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain improvement firm in Doncaster is seeking a Junior Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier performance and coordinating interfaces to enhance value and service. Essential qualifications include 2 years of procurement experience, communication skills, and a desire to work towards a procurement qualification. Benefits include a competitive salary and health initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension provisions

25 Days Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Employee discounts

Recognition events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience with sourcing.
• Ability to present information to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the Rail industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance from a portfolio of suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to improve value and service.
• Manage Procurement master data and support Category Managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Project management

Initiative and judgement

Education

GCSE A-C, A Levels

Procurement Qualification/CIPS

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Unipart is a supply chain performance improvement partner with more than 12,000 employees worldwide and an annual turnover of over £1 billion. We design, make, move and improve components in our customers\' supply chains, helping operations and assets move and perform better for longer. We have a long heritage in the rail industry and a commitment to continuous improvement to embrace innovation in products and business techniques.

We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team in Trax Park, Doncaster. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance from a portfolio of strategic suppliers within a defined value stream. The role will coordinate Unipart\'s interface with suppliers to ensure products and services purchased lead to improved value and service to the Unipart business and its customers. The role has responsibility for Procurement master data and supporting the Category Managers with operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance from a portfolio of strategic suppliers within a defined value stream.
• Coordinate Unipart\'s interface with suppliers to improve value and service to the business and customers.
• Manage Procurement master data and support Category Managers with operational activities.

Skills & Analysis Required

• Work activities can be complex at times and require considerable initiative and judgement; difficult tasks or assignments may be handled.
• Ability to compile, analyse, interpret and present information to senior stakeholders.
• Skilled communicator and stakeholder manager.
• Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and deadline management and prioritization skills.
• Effective project/program management skills.
• Good track record of promoting a team culture and cross-functional working.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C, A Levels.
• Procurement Qualification/CIPS preferable.

Experience and Proven Ability Required

Essential

• Recognised procurement work experience (min 2 years) with experience in sourcing and obtaining validated quotes for parts and services.
• Ability to compile, analyse, interpret and present information to senior stakeholders.
• Skilled communicator.
• Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Procurement qualification/working towards or a desire to work towards (CIPS Level 4/5).
• Experience within the Rail industry with good knowledge of the supplier marketplace and associated approvals.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge and experience of LEAN Manufacturing & LEAN Supply Chain principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
• 25 Days Holidays (plus Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
• Recognition events and rewards
• Free on-site car parking