Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

Red Sky Personnel Careers; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant in Kidlington. This full-time position involves supporting the purchasing team, monitoring suppliers, and assisting with procurement tasks. A great opportunity to start a career in aviation procurement and work alongside experienced buyers. Salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn about aviation procurement and supply chain processes.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Basic understanding of purchasing or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team in day-to-day procurement tasks.
• Monitor supplier delivery status and follow up on delayed items.
• Assist with supplier information gathering and data entry.
• Help prepare reports and basic dashboards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

Location: Oxford (or as applicable)

Hours: Full‑time 08:00–16:30 (some flexibility / stand‑by may apply)

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum

Role Purpose

We are looking for a young, driven individual who is keen to embark on a career in aviation procurement. You will assist in the purchasing team, learning the ropes of sourcing, order placing, supplier follow‑up, and supporting the full purchasing lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in aviation, work alongside experienced buyers, and grow into a more senior procurement role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team in day‑to‑day procurement tasks (raising POs, tracking orders, liaising with suppliers)
• Monitor supplier delivery status, follow up on delayed items, and escalate issues appropriately
• Assist with supplier information gathering, data entry, maintaining supplier records and documentation
• Help prepare reports and basic dashboards (e.g., PO status, supplier lead‑times, spend data)