Junior Buyer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Bristol is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to support procurement activities. This role provides opportunities for professional growth, involving sourcing and managing supplier relationships, and offers structured training. Ideal for candidates with 1-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, this position enhances skills in negotiation and supplier management.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

CIPS study support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communicator with confidence dealing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders for materials and services.
• Assist with supplier selection, RFQs and price negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier data.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ambition to progress

Job description

Junior Buyer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £32,000 £35,000 + Excellent Benefits and Bonus
Company: Leading Engineering & Technology Business

Career Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join a forward-thinking business in Bristol. This role is ideal for someone early in their procurement career who wants to gain broad exposure to purchasing, supply chain and vendor management within a professional environment. With structured training and mentoring, this position offers clear progression opportunities towards Buyer, Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager level roles.

The Role
You will support the Procurement Manager in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier relationships, while developing your own skills and progressing your career.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders for materials and services

• Assist with supplier selection, RFQs and price negotiations

• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier data

• Support with monitoring supplier performance, quality and delivery

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to meet project requirements

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• 1 2 years experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Good communicator with confidence dealing with suppliers

• Ability to work on multiple tasks with attention to detail

• Ambition to progress within procurement CIPS study support available

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Buyer to develop within a respected Bristol business that actively supports career growth.