Junior Buyer

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Technology business is seeking a detail-driven Junior Buyer to support its purchasing team near Poole, England. This role involves coordinating procurement tasks, managing stock levels, and resolving supply chain issues. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in MS Office. In return, the company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a health programme, pension scheme, and various company events.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme

Company pension scheme

Company events & social activities

Bereavement leave

4x Life insurance

Free & on-site parking

Qualifications

• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proactive problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Experience with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing of parts and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and manage open quotes.
• Investigate and resolve supply chain issues.
• Support clients alongside Account Managers.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor and address supplier performance issues.
• Support initiatives for procurement process improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Tech skills with MS Office

Detail-focused

Tools

MRP

Job description

Our client is a leading Technology business, trusted by global brands to deliver excellence.

They are looking for someone who is ready to kick-start their career in Purchasing as a Junior Buyer within a fast paced, well established and growing organisation.

This role is based near Poole and will involve supporting a small Buying team. The ideal candidate be a detail-driven problem-solver with a passion for organisation and a knack for making things happen.

Some purchasing experience would be desirable, but this isn't essential, however you will need to possess strong administrative skills gained within a similar environment such as Production, FMCG, Distribution, Manufacturing or Technical.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating day-to-day purchasing of parts and materials to meet tight deadlines
• Keeping a close eye on stock levels and managing open quotes
• Investigating and resolving supply chain issues to ensure smooth operations
• Working closely with Account Managers to support client needs
• Building relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Monitoring supplier performance and addressing quality or delivery issues
• Supporting improvement initiatives to streamline our procurement process

Junior Buyer requirements

• Communication: Clear, confident, and professional - both written and spoken
• Organisation: You're a master of multitasking and prioritising
• Problem-solving: Calm under pressure with a proactive mindset
• Tech skills: Confident with MS Office (especially Excel) and using MRP
• Detail-focused: Accuracy is your second nature

If you possess the required attributes or experience, then this could be the role for you!

In return you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits of Junior Buyer

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company pension scheme
• Company events & social activities
• Bereavement leave
• 4x Life insurance
• Free & on-site parking