Junior Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

8% Combined Pension

Frequent Work Events/Socials

Job summary

A leading engineering organization based in Leeds is seeking a Junior Buyer to assist in purchasing materials for manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Logistics or related fields, and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. The role offers up to £30,000 with flexible working hours and numerous benefits including 33 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Recent graduation with a relevant degree.
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials for manufacturing.
• Support in progressing orders with suppliers.
• Maintain ERP systems for accurate deliveries.
• Develop relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar

Job description

This range is provided by E3 Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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 highly 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
• Experience as a Purchasing Assistant 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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