Junior Buyer

Butler Ross; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in Southampton is seeking a passionate Junior Buyer to join their team. This role offers hybrid working with two days from home each week and a salary of up to £33,000. Responsibilities include managing supplier accounts, negotiating contracts, and analysing market trends. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong organisational skills, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Previous experience in procurement is beneficial, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills are required.
• Excellent attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing supplier accounts within specific categories.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers.
• Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses.
• Support sourcing of new suppliers and products.
• Assist with purchase orders and stock control.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Southampton. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days working from home each week, and a salary of up to £33,000.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about procurement or supply chain management, eager to develop their career and expand their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Role responsibilities of the Junior Buyer include :
• Manage existing supplier accounts within the specific categories
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers
• Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses to identify savings
• Support sourcing of new suppliers and products
• Assist with purchase orders, stock monitoring, and stock control
• Provide administrative support to the Buying Team and maintain supplier relationships

Person Specification

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a buying or procurement is beneficial but not essential

Salary

Up to £33k

This position offers hybrid working of up to 2 days from home post probation

Additional Options

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, junior buyer, lead buyer, procurement graduate, buying administrator, buying admin, buying specialist, purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying coordinator, procurement associate, buying intern, procurement clerk or trainee buyer