Junior Buyer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team in Rugby. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your procurement skills while contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation. You will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality and cost efficiency in procurement processes. This position not only promises professional growth but also allows you to make a significant impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to drive results in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing procurement is essential.
• Strong negotiation and purchasing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and monitor order deliveries.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage returns.

Skills

Purchasing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Understanding

Education

Business/Commercial Qualification

Manufacturing/Engineering Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAGE 200

SICON

Job description

Are you ready to step into a role that not only challenges but also rewards your expertise in procurement? Here is a golden opportunity to become part of a vibrant team committed to excellence and innovation. As an Assistant Buyer for Direct & Indirect Purchasing, you'll play a pivotal role in sourcing materials and services that drive the company forward. This position offers a fantastic platform for professional growth, allowing you to hone your negotiation and procurement skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

What You Will Do:

1. Raise routine purchase orders for production stock, R&D, and ad hoc requirements, focusing on best quality, price, and delivery.
2. Monitor and expedite order deliveries, reporting any supplier delivery issues.
3. Maintain and optimise the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
4. Keep the supplier and component database up-to-date with price and specification changes.
5. Develop relationships with suppliers and manage the return process for faulty goods.
6. Engage in strategic buying activities to meet production needs and negotiate cost and lead time reductions.

What You Will Bring:

1. Experience within a manufacturing procurement team, with a business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering qualification being advantageous.
2. Strong purchasing, negotiation, and commercial understanding within a manufacturing environment.
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
4. A proven track record of working closely with suppliers to negotiate price, quality, and delivery.
5. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience using an integrated MRP system such as SAGE 200 and/or SICON.

This role is more than just a job; it's a chance to contribute to the company's mission of delivering quality and innovation in every project. The Assistant Buyer position is crucial in ensuring the company remains competitive and continues to meet its ambitious goals.

Location:

The role is based in Rugby.

Interested?

If you're looking to make a significant impact in your career and contribute to a company's success, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become the Assistant Buyer and take the next step in your professional journey.