Junior Buyer/Procurement Officer

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

On site parking

36–39 hour week

Holidays and bank holidays

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd in Aberdare is seeking a highly organised Junior Buyer / Procurement Officer to join the manufacturing procurement team. You will raise and manage purchase orders, source materials, and maintain supplier records to support production.

This is a full-time, on-site role offering structured training and a clear pathway to grow in purchasing and supply chain within a growing manufacturing business. Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Previous administrative experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build supplier relationships and negotiate.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in sourcing materials, components, and services in line with production requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing data, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with production and planning teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Track orders and deliveries, resolving any delays or discrepancies with suppliers.
• Assist in supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and quality standards.
• Generate reports on purchasing activity, spend, and supplier performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the procurement function.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS or working towards (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Buyer/Procurement Officer

Aberdare

Permanent Full Time

Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience

Our client, a specialist manufacturer, is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Junior Buyer / Procurement Officer to join their procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator with proven experience in the manufacturing sector who is looking to develop a career in purchasing and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in sourcing materials, components, and services in line with production requirements
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Maintain supplier records, pricing data, and procurement documentation
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with production and planning teams to ensure continuity of supply
• Track orders and deliveries, resolving any delays or discrepancies with suppliers
• Assist in supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and quality standards
• Generate reports on purchasing activity, spend, and supplier performance
• Provide general administrative support to the procurement function

Requirements

• Mandatory: Previous administrative experience within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build supplier relationships and either demonstrate or develop effective negotiation skills
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial awareness and an interest in procurement or supply chain
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn

Desirable

• Exposure to purchasing or supply chain functions
• Understanding of inventory management principles
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CIPS or working towards)

What\'s on Offer

• Structured training and development within procurement
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 39 hours: Monday to Thursday 7.45am - 4.30pm Friday 7.45am - 1pm
• 22 holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension
• On site parking available