Junior Buyer (REF 1217)

I Love My Job Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business is seeking a Junior Buyer to enhance their Buying team. This role offers the chance to work with a global supplier base, manage critical procurement processes, and ensure timely delivery of products. Ideal candidates will have experience in buying or supply chain roles and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience required in Buying, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• Strong analytical and numeric skills necessary.
• Proactive with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with global suppliers and purchase orders.
• Communicate production issues and coordinate deliveries.
• Maintain departmental critical paths reporting to relevant teams.

Skills

Analytical Approach

IT Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Buying, Procurement, or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Surrey

We are in search of a Junior Buyer to join a successful business as part of their Buying team. This is a thriving and fast-growing business with a global customer and supplier base, and a great team and company culture.

In this role you will work closely with their global supplier base, manage the critical path, place purchase orders, and ensure on time production and delivery of orders. The successful applicant will have experience within a buying, procurement or supply chain coordination role working with consumer products, and be proactive, organised and have a desire to develop a career within Buying. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with lots of opportunity for career development.

Key responsibilities for this Junior Buyer include:

• Work closely with global suppliers, building strong working relationships
• Maintain and update departmental critical paths, proactively communicating any changes to relevant teams
• Raise and manage purchase orders with global suppliers
• Manage purchase orders for multiple customers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed timeliness
• Liaise with the sales, design & NPD teams on any retailer labelling and packaging requirements
• Manage production samples
• Communicate any issues or delays to production to the relevant teams, proposing solutions and mitigating issues wherever possible
• Plan, coordinate and monitor deliveries from port to warehouse, ensuring timely arrivals
• Maintain shipping and production trackers to ensure accurate and up-to-date information

Skills & experience required:

• Experience with Buying, Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Management or a related field
• Accurate and numeric with an analytical approach and good IT skills, including Excel
• Thrives in a fast-paced role and environment, with the ability to work with volumes and at pace
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Natural problem-solving abilities and a quick learner
• Proactive, friendly and great team player!

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.