Junior Buyer

The Green Recruitment Company; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Buyer in Farnborough to support procurement for major solar projects. This hybrid role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in renewable energy or procurement, demonstrate strong negotiation skills, and be familiar with data reporting tools. Join a fast-growing company committed to sustainability-driven success.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy projects, especially solar EPC.
• Knowledge of sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Experience in procurement processes and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for projects.
• Request and compare quotations and raise purchase orders.
• Monitor order status and manage delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement data and assist with forecasting.

Skills

Experience in renewable energy projects

Understanding of sustainability requirements

Ability to support cost-saving initiatives

Supplier coordination

Negotiation skills

Data reporting (AP+, eGecko, PowerBI)

Job description

Junior Buyer | Up to £35,000

Farnborough

Hybrid

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career within a fast-growing, sustainability-focused industry? We’re hiring a Junior Buyer to join our client, an international provider of solar EPC projects, where you’ll supporting the Head of UK Procurement with purchasing, supplier coordination, and cost-efficient delivery for major UK projects.

Your Role

• Source and evaluate suppliers for materials, components, services, and site consumables.
• Request and compare quotations to support negotiation and purchasing decisions.
• Raise purchase orders with accurate pricing, terms, and specifications.
• Monitor order status and delivery schedules, following up to avoid site delays.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement data and reporting in AP+, eGecko, and PowerBI.
• Support commercial and project teams with material forecasting.
• Help resolve delivery issues, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Keep supplier records and compliance documentation current.
• Assist the Head of Procurement and Finance Director with pricing standardisation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet company processes and sustainability requirements.

About You

• Experience in renewable energy projects (solar EPC exposure is a strong plus)
• Working with sustainability or compliance requirements
• Supporting cost-saving initiatives or procurement standardisation