Junior Buyer

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Sick pay

Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER

Healthcare package

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Bonus Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Zusammenfassung

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd in Bolton is looking for a Junior Buyer to support daily procurement operations, supplier management and purchase order administration in a hybrid, full-time role. You will work with engineering and planning teams, maintain ERP/MRP data, monitor deliveries and chase orders to minimise delays, while developing supplier relationships as you gain responsibility.

Salary is £25,000–£27,000 per year plus benefits including pension, health cover and life

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, planning or relevant administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Purchase Order Management: Maintain accurate purchase order records in the ERP system and ensure delivery dates and supplier information are up to date.
• Supplier Communication & Expediting: Liaise with suppliers to obtain acknowledgements, confirm delivery schedules, chase orders and identify delays.
• Procurement Reporting & Data Analysis: Support OTIF reports, monitor procurement KPIs and maintain data to identify supplier trends.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work with Engineering, Planning, Goods-In and Finance to resolve queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Buying Support & Development: Cover for Buyers during absences and develop knowledge to take on more responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Procurement experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

We are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business, supporting daily procurement operations, supplier management and purchase order administration.

Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will ensure purchasing information remains accurate, deliveries are monitored and procurement activities run efficiently across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Maintain accurate purchase order records within the ERP system, ensuring delivery dates, supplier information and supporting documentation remain up to date and compliant with internal procedures.
• Supplier Communication & Expediting: Liaise with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, confirm delivery schedules, chase outstanding orders and proactively identify potential delays that could impact production.
• Procurement Reporting & Data Analysis: Support the preparation of supplier On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) reports, monitor procurement KPIs and maintain accurate data to help identify supplier performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Goods-In and Finance to resolve purchasing queries, address delivery discrepancies and maintain effective communication across the business.
• Buying Support & Development: Provide operational support and cover for Buyers during periods of absence, develop knowledge of key suppliers and purchasing processes, and gradually take ownership of additional buying responsibilities as experience develops.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, planning or relevant administrative role.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Location: Bolton
Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid (Fridays from Home).
Salary: 25k - 27k
Benefits:

• 25 days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Service days
• Sick pay
• Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10% or above)
• Professional memberships
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare package
• Occupational Health
• Free Eye Tests
• Mental Health Support
• Bonus Scheme