Junior Buyer/Office Administrator

NexGen Consultancy LTD; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Buyer/Office Administrator to split time between purchasing and office administration duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development towards a Buyer position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

On-the-job training in purchasing

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders for tooling, consumables and general supplies.
• Obtain quotes and maintain supplier records.
• Monitor delivery schedules and chase outstanding orders.
• Liaise with suppliers on orders, quality, and delivery matters.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NexGen Consultancy LTD are currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer/Office Administrator to join a reputable sub contract, precision engineering company on a full time, permanent basis.

Our client is a subcontract milling company specialising in precision manufacturing. We're looking for a Junior Buyer/Office Administrator to join their team.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in purchasing. You'll split your time between junior purchasing duties and office administration, with a clear development path toward becoming a Buyer.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing (60%)

• Raise purchase orders for tooling, consumables and general supplies
• Obtain quotes and maintain supplier records
• Monitor delivery schedules and chase outstanding orders
• Liaise with suppliers on orders, quality, and delivery matters
• Support inventory management and stock monitoring
• Process supplier invoices

Office Administration (40%)

• Provide general administrative support to the team
• Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence
• Maintain filing systems and databases
• Manage office supplies and deliveries

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Any purchasing or procurement experience
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities with progression to Buyer role
• On-the-job training in purchasing and procurement

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role, apply now!