Junior Buyer

Bramwith Consulting; Manchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational procurement firm is looking for a motivated Junior Buyer to join their expanding team. This role offers mentorship, a clear career progression path to Category Manager, and CIPS sponsorship. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented mindset. Remote work is available with occasional travel to Manchester or London.

Benefits

10% bonus

CIPS sponsorship

Mentorship and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role preferred but not essential.
• Strong financial acumen and a commercially savvy mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with category teams on category strategies.
• Engage in commercial discussions to optimize costs.
• Ensure procurement activities align with the company's policies.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Ability to build relationships

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Junior Buyer – Multinational Firm - Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester or London) Up to £35,000 + 10% Bonus + CIPS Sponsorship + Package

A rapidly growing multinational organisation is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer — or a high-potential graduate — to join its expanding Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with presence and confidence to work with both internal and external stakeholders, and who brings strong Excel skills to the table.

You’ll receive close mentorship from a highly experienced line manager and gain valuable, one-on-one training. This role offers a clear path for progression, with the opportunity to advance to

Category Manager within 18–24 months, along with full CIPS sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Buyer, you will:

• Collaborate with regional and global category teams to help implement category strategies
• Contribute to the team’s financial goals by engaging in commercial discussions, negotiating supplier terms, and identifying cost optimisation opportunities
• Ensure all procurement activities align with the company’s procurement policies
• Support the broader procurement team while gaining exposure to a wide range of product categories
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders across the procurement function
• Draft supplier contracts and ensure product availability across the business

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role (preferred but not essential)
• Strong financial acumen and a commercially savvy mindset, with a passion for achieving results
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in MS Teams and the full MS Office suite
• A detail-oriented and analytical mindset — Power BI experience is a plus
• The ability to build trusted relationships quickly and collaborate with diverse teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Confidence speaking with stakeholders from different levels and cultures

Note: Previous procurement experience is not essential — this role is ideal for someone eager to learn and grow within the field.

Interested?

To apply or learn more, please send your CV to [e-mail] or apply directly through this page.