Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major precision engineering business based in Macclesfield is seeking a Junior Buyer who is eager to learn and develop skills in a dynamic procurement environment. This role involves processing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers. Benefits include a 4.5-day working week, annual bonus, and discounted gym membership among others.

Benefits

Annual attendance bonus

Birthday & Christmas Vouchers

Discounted gym membership

On site physio & Counsellor

31 days holidays rising to 36

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with the reordering process.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier details.
• Communicate with suppliers to track orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to meet procurement needs.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Junior Buyer – Macclesfield - £27,000 - £31,000 + 4.5 day working week

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a major precision engineering business in Macclesfield in their search of a Junior Buyer.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to develop their skills in a fast-paced procurement environment.

• 5 day working week with a 1pm finish every Friday!
• Annual attendance bonus
• Birthday & Christmas Vouchers and social events
• Discounted gym membership
• On site physio & Counsellor
• 31 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) rising with years of service to 36 days
• Contributory Pension Scheme (3 % Employee and 7% Employer or 5% Employee and 10% Employer 11% Employee and 15% Employer)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

Junior Buyer Duties:

• Raise and process purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures
• Monitor stock levels and assist with the reordering process
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier details
• Communicate with suppliers to track orders, resolve delivery issues, and ensure timely fulfilment
• Work collaboratively with internal departments (e.g. Commercial, Production, Finance) to meet procurement needs
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and standards
• Manage the database of site contracts, identifying contract owners and ensuring timely initiation of RFQs

Hours: 8am - 5pm (Mon-Thur) 8:30am - 1pm (Fri)

Required skills & experience:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

If you would like to discuss this Junior Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!