Junior Buyer - ASAP Start

Office Angels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a passionate Junior Buyer for an on-site role in Crawley to support the buying team. The position is 9am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an ongoing temp-to-perm duration and a salary of £28k–£31k.

You will source products, manage supplier relations, create and manage purchase orders, and ensure branding compliance while maintaining accurate data across systems. Strong Excel and office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying, procurement, or purchasing role.
• Strong administrative skills and a knack for keeping things organised.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without breaking a sweat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to foster relationships and provide clear updates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to help you manage data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the buying team in sourcing high-quality products from suppliers.
• Assisting in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure the best service and products.
• Creating and managing purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinating the management, storage, and despatch of product samples, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery timelines to keep projects on track.
• Reviewing branding for compliance with brand standards, ensuring our client's reputation remains stellar.
• Maintaining accurate product and supplier information across systems and portals, contributing to overall efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier relations

Purchase orders

Brand compliance

Excel

Data management

Organised

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Job description

JOB ROLE: Junior Buyer - ASAP Start

HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

SALARY: £28k - £31k

DURATION: Ongoing Temp to Perm

LOCATION: Crawley - Full time onsite.

Our client is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support their buying team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for sourcing high-quality products, this opportunity is for you!

What You'll Do: As a Junior Buyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our client sources the best products within their industry. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the buying team in sourcing high-quality products from suppliers.
• Assisting in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure the best service and products.
• Creating and managing purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinating the management, storage, and despatch of product samples, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery timelines to keep projects on track.
• Reviewing branding for compliance with brand standards, ensuring our client's reputation remains stellar.
• Maintaining accurate product and supplier information across systems and portals, contributing to overall efficiency.

About You: We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges! The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a buying, procurement, or purchasing role (experience in Manufacturing is a plus!).
• Strong administrative skills and a knack for keeping things organised.
• The ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without breaking a sweat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to foster relationships and provide clear updates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to help you manage data effectively.

Why Join Them?

• Exciting Growth Opportunities: As a Junior Buyer, you will have the chance to develop your skills and grow within the organisation.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a talented team that values collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.