Junior Buyer

Cast UK; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in West London is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in purchasing packaging and printed products. Responsibilities include sourcing quotes, supporting sales with pricing, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have an interest in procurement, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position is a great entry-level opportunity with career progression for the right candidate.

Benefits

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Some experience or a strong interest in buying, procurement or supply chain.
• Exposure to packaging and/or print is highly desirable.
• Confident working with suppliers, ideally including overseas manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Source and obtain quotes for packaging and printed products.
• Support the sales team with pricing for new products.
• Maintain and update costing models and product data.

Skills

Experience in buying or procurement

Strong Excel skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Junior Buyer

West London

£30,000 per annum Package

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join a growing procurement team within a fast-paced product-led business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their buying or procurement career who is keen to develop hands‑on experience across packaging, print and bespoke products.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support day-to-day procurement activities, supplier management and product setup, while gaining exposure to sourcing, costing and compliance within an international supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and obtain quotes for plain, branded and bespoke packaging and printed products
• Support the sales team with pricing for new products, projects and tenders
• Maintain and update costing models and product data
• Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation and compliance records
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Organise samples and support pre‑ and post‑production approvals
• Help manage product changes and internal workflows
• Support quality control checks and issue resolution
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements

About You

• Some experience or a strong interest in buying, procurement or supply chain
• Exposure to packaging and / or print is highly desirable
• Confident working with suppliers, ideally including overseas manufacturers
• Strong Excel skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Interest in sustainability, product compliance and continuous improvement

What's on Offer

• A great entry‑level or junior opportunity within a supportive team
• Hands‑on exposure to international sourcing and supplier management
• Opportunity to develop commercial, analytical and procurement skills
• Career progression for the right candidate

If you're looking to build a career in buying and procurement and want to develop your expertise in packaging and print, we'd love to hear from you.