Junior Buyer

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join the team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves managing the full purchasing process including sourcing and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and negotiation skills, a commercial mindset, and will help improve day-to-day operations in procurement. The salary is up to £30,000 per annum with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Good commercial awareness for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage material ordering processes.
• Obtain multiple supplier quotes and compare pricing.
• Negotiate and select cost-effective options.
• Coordinate procurement schedules with production teams.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain purchasing logs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

The role

Our client is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget. This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage material ordering processes
• Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times
• Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget
• Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines
• Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs
• Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner
• Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance
• Oversee hire equipment management
• Generate reports with site details and hire items
• Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired
• Monitor stock levels and update stock sheets in collaboration with production
• Use procurement tools to manage and track orders, ensuring alignment with project deadlines
• Produce supplier performance reports from a purchasing perspective to support continuous improvement

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email [e-mail]

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours)

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