Junior Buyer: On‑Site, CIPS Training & Career Growth

W Talent; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full CIPS training

Structured career progression

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to supplier management

Job summary

W Talent in Oldham is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement function on-site. You will work closely with the Senior Buyer to raise purchase orders, manage supplier deliveries and ensure stock availability meets customer demand.

This entry‑level role offers full CIPS training and structured progression within a growing procurement team. Strong organisation, attention to detail and good Excel skills are highly valued as you develop a career in purchasing.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within procurement and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries.
• Monitor order confirmations and on-time deliveries.
• Build relationships with suppliers and support day-to-day communication.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers and products.
• Support the Senior Buyer with supplier reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain ERP records and generate purchasing reports.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

W Talent in Oldham is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement function on-site. You will work closely with the Senior Buyer to raise purchase orders, manage supplier deliveries and ensure stock availability meets customer demand.

This entry‑level role offers full CIPS training and structured progression within a growing procurement team. Strong organisation, attention to detail and good Excel skills are highly valued as you develop a career in purchasing.