Junior Buyer

Placements24; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 23 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work

Health benefits

Pension plan

Training program

Career growth

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join their fully remote procurement team. You will support senior buyers across sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases.

This role is ideal for someone starting their career in purchasing and eager to learn in a virtual work environment. A degree or diploma in Business or Supply Chain is preferred, with exposure to purchasing and strong Excel skills.

Qualificações

• Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Some exposure to or internship in a purchasing or administrative role is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Assist senior buyers with the creation and processing of purchase orders.
• Source potential suppliers and gather competitive quotes under guidance.
• Help maintain supplier information and procurement records accurately.
• Track order status and communicate with suppliers regarding delivery timelines.
• Support the team in resolving basic queries related to orders and invoices.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and motivated Junior Buyer to join their fully remote procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual starting their career in purchasing to gain comprehensive experience across various procurement activities. You will support senior buyers in sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers, playing a vital role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills suitable for a virtual work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers with the creation and processing of purchase orders.
• Source potential suppliers and gather competitive quotes under guidance.
• Help maintain supplier information and procurement records accurately.
• Track order status and communicate with suppliers regarding delivery timelines.
• Support the team in resolving basic queries related to orders and invoices.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
• Some exposure to or an internship in a purchasing or administrative role is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for a junior role.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Structured training program and mentorship from experienced procurement professionals.
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic purchasing department.