Junior Buyer

KPI Recruiting; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement services provider located in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to support the purchasing process. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate costs, and ensure projects run efficiently. Ideal for an organized individual looking to enhance their career in procurement with a competitive salary of up to GBP30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organized individual with a focus on procurement.
• Experience or knowledge in purchasing processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage material ordering processes.
• Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options.
• Coordinate with production teams to align procurement schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Junior Buyer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours)

Salary: Up to GBP30,000 per annum

The role:

Our client is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget.This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage material ordering processes
• Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times
• Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget
• Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines
• Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs
• Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner
• Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance
• Oversee hire equipment management
• Generate reports with site details and hire items
• Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired
• Monitor stock levels and update stock sheets in collaboration with production
• Use procurement tools to manage and track orders, ensuring alignment with project deadlines
• Produce supplier performance reports from a purchasing perspective to support continuous improvement

Interested? Call Maria on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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