Junior Buyer in London)

Cast UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive consultancy is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer in West London. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to procurement activities, supplier management, and international sourcing. Ideal candidates will have some experience or strong interest in procurement, excellent Excel skills, and a proactive approach to managing tasks. Join a supportive team and develop your commercial and analytical skills with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Some experience or strong interest in buying, procurement or supply chain.
• Exposure to packaging and/or print is highly desirable.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Source and obtain quotes for packaging and printed products.
• Support sales team with pricing for new products.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and compliance records.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interest in sustainability

Job description

Junior Buyer

West London

£30,000 per annum + Package

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join a growing procurement team within a fast-paced product-led business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their buying or procurement career who is keen to develop hands‑on experience across packaging, print and bespoke products.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support day-to-day procurement activities, supplier management and product setup, while gaining exposure to sourcing, costing and compliance within an international supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and obtain quotes for plain, branded and bespoke packaging and printed products
• Support the sales team with pricing for new products, projects and tenders
• Maintain and update costing models and product data
• Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation and compliance records
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Organise samples and support pre‑and post‑production approvals
• Help manage product changes and internal workflows
• Support quality control checks and issue resolution
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements

About You

• Some experience or a strong interest in buying, procurement or supply chain
• Exposure to packaging and/or print is highly desirable
• Confident working with suppliers, ideally including overseas manufacturers
• Strong Excel skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Interest in sustainability, product compliance and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• A great entry‑level or junior opportunity within a supportive team
• Hands‑on exposure to international sourcing and supplier management
• Opportunity to develop commercial, analytical and procurement skillsCareer progression for the right candidate

If you’re looking to build a career in buying and procurement and want to develop your expertise in packaging and print, we’d love to hear from you.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.