Junior Buyer

Regional Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time

Office based in Lincoln

Development opportunities

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a Lincoln-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support day-to-day purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of parts and materials.

If you are detail-oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a procurement role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with the day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring products, parts and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders and monitor delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting the resolution of any purchasing or delivery issues.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to help maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assist with obtaining quotations, comparing costs and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Work closely with internal departments, including sales, operations and warehouse teams, to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Support the Procurement Manager with supplier performance, cost‑saving opportunities and general procurement projects.

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement experience

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

IT skills - Microsoft Office

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Junior Buyer

Lincoln Based

Salary: Up to GBP32,000

Permanent, Full-Time, Fully Office Based

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Are you an organised and commercially minded individual looking to develop your career in procurement?

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery based in Lincoln. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will provide day‑to‑day support across the purchasing function, helping to ensure the timely and cost‑effective procurement of products, parts and materials.

If you are detail‑oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to GBP32,000
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Fully office‑based role in Lincoln
• Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing and distribution business
• Direct support and development from the Procurement Manager

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a procurement role

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders
• Familiarity with stock control, inventory management or ERP systems
• Experience liaising with suppliers and negotiating pricing or delivery terms

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with the day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring products, parts and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders and monitor delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting the resolution of any purchasing or delivery issues.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to help maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assist with obtaining quotations, comparing costs and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Work closely with internal departments, including sales, operations and warehouse teams, to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Support the Procurement Manager with supplier performance, cost‑saving opportunities and general procurement projects.

Requirements

• Be organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Be keen to learn and develop within a procurement and purchasing environment.
• Be comfortable working in a fully office‑based role within a busy manufacturing and distribution business.