Junior Buyer

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing & engineering firm in Sheffield is seeking a Junior Buyer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with procurement experience to develop within a supportive team. Responsibilities include assisting in purchasing, building supplier relationships, and maintaining procurement records. Ideal candidates will have strong organization and communication skills, with experience in manufacturing being advantageous. A variety of product exposure and career progression opportunities are provided within the department.

Benefits

25+ statutory holidays

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing is essential, though there is growth potential.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Experience in the manufacturing or engineering sector is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing key services and products for the business.
• Build strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate supplier performance.
• Research new suppliers and identify cost savings.
• Ensure the right goods and services are purchased.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Team-oriented

Job description

Junior Buyer

Pratap Partnership is seeking a Junior Buyer on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing & engineeringcompany located in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with someprocurement experience to develop their career within a growing organisation.

Benefits:

• 25+ statutory holidays
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities

Working closely with the Senior Buyer and other stakeholders within the business, theKey responsibilities are:

• Assisting in purchasing key services and products for the business
• Building strong supplier relationships
• Evaluating supplier performance
• Researching new suppliers and identifying cost savings
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the right goods and services are purchased
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, using the ERP system

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in procurement orpurchasing is essential although there is room to grow in the role.
• Strong organisationand communication skills
• Team-oriented with a flexible approach to working hours
• Experience inmanufacturing, engineering or similar sector would be advantageous but not essential

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive Procurement team, with real variety of product and service area exposure, and a real chance to progress within the department.