Junior Buyer

FGP Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The FGP Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and purchasing activities. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, improving performance, and ensuring procurement requirements are met for various projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills required.
• Excellent communication skills (listening and speaking).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement requirements supporting FGPL and Project Tanner.
• Take ownership for all related day-to-day procurement activity.
• Initiate and drive cost reduction potential.

Skills

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

Levels A-C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The FGP Group comprises of three main companies; FGP Systems, FGP Lufton and Ramp Surface Coatings.

Through our proximity and seamless working relationship, the FGP Group offers a comprehensive, unrivalled capability across all precision engineering services to the aerospace, defence and commercial sectors.

Summary of functions:

Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing of direct and indirect materials and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide procurement requirements supporting FGPL and Project Tanner
• Take ownership for all related day-to-day procurement activity
• Ability to negotiate at most levels
• Initiate and drive cost reduction potential
• Provide reporting data if and when required
• Supply statistics to support adequate OTD levels
• Improve supplier performance in all aspects
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Experience / Qualifications:

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills (listening and speaking)
• Organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, word and power point
• levels A-C or equivalent required (Ideal but not essential)
• Thorough understanding of ERP/MRP

Other Information:

Location:

FGP Systems, Cumberland Drive, Weymouth

Hours:

39 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 7.30am until 5.00pm and Friday 7.30am until 12.30pm

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] , or call 01305 773638.

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