Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Junior Buyer to handle purchase orders and inventory management. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills and effective communication to resolve discrepancies and manage supplier relationships. Join a globally recognized organization committed to career development and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify and address process flaws.

Responsibilities

• Place daily purchase orders using the Inventory Management System.
• Resolve order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers.
• Collaborate with sales and suppliers to reduce slow-moving inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Adaptability

Job description

Looking for a challenging new role and career development as a Junior Buyer? If so, Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently seeking Product Marketers to join our EMEA team at our headquarters in Egham, Surrey.

We value our employees highly, which is why we invest in world-class organizational development to foster learning and achievement. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, full training, and benefits including:

• Career Development and Progression
• Social Club and Events

Job Outline:

The Junior Buyer is responsible for placing purchase orders with suppliers to fulfill customer orders and maintain stock levels of top-selling devices. This involves sourcing and negotiating the best market prices, ensuring timely delivery at optimal costs, and resolving discrepancies quickly to meet delivery commitments while minimizing inventory costs.

What the role involves:

• Placing daily purchase orders using the Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Ensuring paperwork and credit lines are in place for high-value or customer-specific products
• Reviewing and authorizing customer order changes and cancellations
• Managing supplier purchase orders and rescheduling or canceling as needed
• Resolving order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers
• Addressing receiving discrepancies with the distribution center and marketing
• Being the first point of contact for production line issues
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and suppliers to reduce slow-moving inventory

Do you have:

• Previous purchasing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a proactive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to identify and address process flaws
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and situations

Headquartered in Montreal, Future Electronics operates in 150 locations across 40 countries, renowned for outstanding service and efficient global supply chain solutions. Our success is built on close partnerships with suppliers and customers, complemented by strong technical and commercial capabilities throughout the design and production cycle.

We offer industry-leading service, including customer-specific programs, worldwide e-commerce support, and the largest available-to-sell inventory globally. Our mission is to "Delight the Customer".

As of September 14th, 2023, Future Electronics announced a strategic partnership with WT Microelectronics to deliver long-term value to stakeholders, with both organizations continuing to operate independently pending regulatory approval.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment by recruiting the best person for the job, regardless of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.