Junior Buyer to Estimator Trainee — On-Site Stoke

Morgan Ryder; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan

Group life assurance

23 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Early finish on Fridays

On-site car parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking a Junior Buyer for an on-site role in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support purchasing activities, source components, obtain supplier quotations and help manage orders while learning to interpret drawings and BOMs to support production.

Ideal candidates have some buying experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. Full-time, on-site with development into a Buyer/Estimator path.

Qualifications

• Some purchasing experience, ideally up to two years.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system.
• Good Excel and Word skills with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities and source components with supplier quotations.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor prices, lead times and deliveries.
• Manage purchase orders and maintain supplier information.
• Learn to interpret drawings, BOMs and costing for materials.
• Help resolve supply issues to keep production materials available.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP system

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking a Junior Buyer for an on-site role in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support purchasing activities, source components, obtain supplier quotations and help manage orders while learning to interpret drawings and BOMs to support production.

Ideal candidates have some buying experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. Full-time, on-site with development into a Buyer/Estimator path.