Junior Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Leeds seeks a Junior Buyer to assist in purchasing materials and maintain relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have a recent degree in Logistics or a related field, alongside strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of up to £30,000, flexible hours, and 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

8% Combined Pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Recent graduation in relevant field.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Eager to learn and grow in the procurement field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials for production.
• Support order progression with suppliers.
• Maintain ERP systems for delivery updates.
• Develop relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar

Job description

33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Junior Buyer will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele.Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Junior Buyer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Buyer will include:

• Assist in the purchasing of materials for the manufacturing and assembly of goods
• Support in progressing orders with items ordered from UK and overseas suppliers
• Produce weekly updates on delivery and forecasts
• Ensure ERP systems are up-to-date with regards to expected delivery dates and accurate pricing
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers

For the Junior Buyer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Recent graduation with a BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to learn

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 8% Combined Pension

To apply for the Junior Buyer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.