Junior Buyer: JIT Purchasing & Supplier Partnerships

Multitask Recruitment Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Multitask Recruitment Solutions is assisting a busy Lancashire manufacturer to recruit a Junior Buyer. You will support materials planning and supplier relationships, ensuring materials and components are available when needed and working closely with internal departments to maintain supply chain continuity.

The role offers exposure to purchasing strategies, PO management, MOQs, and supplier performance with opportunities to develop through CIPS qualifications, in a collaborative manufacturing

Qualifications

• Organised and commercially aware with good communication skills.
• Experience using Sage Line 200 or similar system is preferred.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate with Production Planner on 12-week production plan.
• Place orders in advance to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and MOQs.
• Develop and maintain supplier database and lead times.
• Negotiate supplier terms and attend supplier meetings.
• Communicate orders and requirements with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Organised

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Business/Management or related

Tools

Sage Line 200

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Multitask Recruitment Solutions is assisting a busy Lancashire manufacturer to recruit a Junior Buyer. You will support materials planning and supplier relationships, ensuring materials and components are available when needed and working closely with internal departments to maintain supply chain continuity.

The role offers exposure to purchasing strategies, PO management, MOQs, and supplier performance with opportunities to develop through CIPS qualifications, in a collaborative manufacturing