Junior Buyer

Cream Soda Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Buyer to join a leading supplier of electrical products. In this role, you will support international procurement activities and manage supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have some buying experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, holiday entitlements, and an electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Birthday holiday

Free parking

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering days

Company events

Qualifications

• Previous Buying or Merchandising experience preferred.
• An electrical or engineering background would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally several times a year.

Responsibilities

• Support international procurement activities.
• Assist with supplier relationship management.
• Contribute to global sourcing projects.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work independently

Proactive mindset

Tools

CRM or MRP systems

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Junior Buyer - International Procurement. Our client is a leading supplier of electrical products including kitchen & home appliances, lighting, haircare, and more, serving wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce partners across the UK and Ireland. They are expanding their Buying Team and offering an opportunity to build a career in the electrical industry.

This role provides hands-on experience with global sourcing, supplier relationship management, and international supply chain operations. Ideal for someone eager to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support international procurement activities and contribute to the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Assist with supplier relationship management and performance reviews.
• Contribute to global sourcing projects and supply chain improvements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous Buying or Merchandising experience preferred.
• An electrical or engineering background would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with graphic/image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is a plus.
• Experience with CRM or MRP systems is advantageous; full training will be provided on our in-house MRP platform.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
• A proactive mind-set with a commitment to continuous self-improvement.
• Willingness to travel internationally several times a year.

Hours

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (1 hr lunch)

Holidays

Holidays: 21 days (which increase to 25 with increased length of service) + Bank Holidays

Benefits

Benefits include: Pension scheme, birthday holiday, free parking, electric car salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility criteria), cycle to work scheme, referral programme, in-house purchase discounts, volunteering days, company events, Healthcare cash plan, close to public transport links