Junior Buyer in Southampton | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Southampton. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days working from home each week, and a salary of up to £33,000. Responsibilities include managing supplier accounts, negotiating contracts, analysing market trends, and providing administrative support. Ideal for those passionate about procurement, this role is suitable for candidates with various purchasing backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing supplier accounts within specific categories.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers.
• Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses to identify savings.
• Support sourcing of new suppliers and products.
• Assist with purchase orders, stock monitoring, and control.
• Provide administrative support and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Southampton. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days working from home each week, and a salary of up to £33,000.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about procurement or supply chain management, eager to develop their career and expand their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Role responsibilities of the Junior Buyer include:

• Manage existing supplier accounts within the specific categories
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers
• Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses to identify savings
• Support sourcing of new suppliers and products
• Assist with purchase orders, stock monitoring, and stock control
• Provide administrative support to the Buying Team and maintain supplier relationships

Person Specification of the Buyer:

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous experience in buying or procurement is beneficial but not essential

Up to £33k

This position offers hybrid working of up to 2 days from home post probation

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, junior buyer, lead buyer, procurement graduate, buying administrator, buying admin, buying specialist, purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying coordinator, procurement associate, buying intern, procurement clerk or trainee buyer.