Junior Buyer

North-PB; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training 

Flexible working arrangements subject 

Employee assistance programmes

Resumo da vaga

North is seeking a Junior Buyer in Glasgow, Scotland or St.Asaph, Wales for a permanent procurement role within the Sales sector. The position emphasizes accurate ordering, supplier liaison, and stakeholder engagement to support project delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and a teamwork mindset, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements as per business needs.

Qualificações

• Attention to detail, essential for accurate orders and data entry.
• Clear communication with suppliers, internal teams and stakeholders.
• Team player with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to self-start and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and time management for procurement tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Place orders, ensuring best price and order accuracy for invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers to correct PO mistakes or faulty goods.
• Keep project managers updated with delivery dates and delays.
• Ensure key systems are up to date and processes are followed.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to support procurement projects.
• Support contract reviews and supplier development activities with the team.
• Prepare reports and analyses of procurement activities to aid decision making.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection compliance.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Self-start

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Time management

Formação

Engineering qualification

Business qualification

Descrição da vaga

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or St.Asaph, Wales

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Sales

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place orders, ensuring best price and obtain order acknowledgements to ensure accuracy of order and invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers to correct any mistakes on purchase orders or faulty goods.
• Keep North Project Managers up to date with delivery dates and any delays.
• Ensure key systems are up to date and all processes are adhered to.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels in the business, ensuring proper engagement in procurement projects.
• Support contract reviews and supplier development activities with colleagues in the procurement team.
• Prepare reports and analysis of procurement activities, to help ensure quality decision making and wider business success.
• Adhere to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical experience or qualification in engineering and/or business would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills - in person, by telephone and email.
• Team player with continuous improvement focus.
• Ability to self-start and support the delivery of projects independently, while effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Employee assistance programmes

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

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