Junior Buyer

Parkside Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their Purchasing Team in Manchester. The role requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, with responsibilities including sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and inventory management. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, be proficient in Excel, and have experience with technical drawings. This position offers a chance to grow within a global procurement team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer role.
• Experience working with international suppliers.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and delivery terms.

Responsibilities

• Source new suppliers globally and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; validate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support inventory management and ensure on-time delivery of critical components.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Technical drawing interpretation

Procurement documentation support

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

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A leading engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Junior Buyer to join their established Purchasing Team in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–4 years’ experience in a purchasing support or buying role, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment, who is ready to take on more responsibility in a global supply chain function.

The Role

The Junior Buyer will support strategic procurement activity, ensuring cost-effective and timely sourcing of materials, components, and services. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and finance teams, and play an active role in supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source new suppliers globally and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Raise and manage purchase orders; validate and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Support inventory management and ensure on-time delivery of critical components
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance and KPIs
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities
• Read and interpret technical drawings to support purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines

Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer role
• Experience working with international suppliers
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and delivery terms
• Skilled in resolving invoice issues and supporting procurement documentation
• Confident reading technical drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• ERP experience (e.g., SAP or similar) desirable
• CIPS qualification or working towards it preferred

The Person:

• Strong communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-driven, organised, and commercially aware
• A team player with a professional, collaborative approach
• Willing to travel internationally when required
• This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to grow within a global business and contribute to a high-performing procurement team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

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