Junior Buyer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Wickford, Essex, is seeking a Junior Buyer on a temporary 4-month contract. The role focuses on supporting procurement by placing orders, monitoring stock, and maintaining records, with a start date immediate and standard 40-hour weeks.

You will work with the Procurement Manager, learn purchasing processes, and develop knowledge of suppliers, products and systems while contributing to on-time delivery and accuracy in procurement data.

Qualifications

• An interest in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with placing purchase orders for key suppliers and ordering non-stock or special items.
• Monitor order progress and liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates.
• Help maintain stock levels and ensure goods are ordered accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, product information and supplier data.
• Assist with logging supplier non-conformances and updating procurement systems.
• Develop knowledge of products, materials, suppliers and purchasing processes.
• Communicate with sales and production teams to keep them updated on order progress.
• Support the procurement team in meeting deadlines and maintaining service standards.

Skills

Procurement interest

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Buyer

Location: Wickford, Essex
Pay: Up to £14.42 per hour (£30,000 per annum equivalent)
Job Type: Temporary – 4 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate

A client of ours in the Wickford area is recruiting a Junior Buyer to join their team on a temporary basis for 4 months, with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in procurement, purchasing or supply chain to develop their skills within a supportive team.

Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you will support the purchasing function by placing orders, monitoring stock levels, liaising with suppliers and maintaining accurate purchasing records. This role would suit an organised, proactive individual with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with placing purchase orders for key suppliers and ordering non-stock or special items.

• Monitor order progress and liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates.

• Help maintain stock levels and ensure goods are ordered accurately and on time.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, product information and supplier data.

• Assist with logging supplier non-conformances and updating procurement systems.

• Develop knowledge of products, materials, suppliers and purchasing processes.

• Communicate with sales and production teams to keep them updated on order progress.

• Support the procurement team in meeting deadlines and maintaining service standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• An interest in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a positive, can-do attitude.

• A willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Previous experience in a buying or purchasing role would be beneficial but is not essential, provided you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.