Junior Category Buyer

Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based company is seeking a Junior Category Buyer for a full-time position based in Solihull. This role involves managing supplier relations and driving procurement processes in an automotive context. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
• Handle general procurement administration.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational abilities

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role: Junior Category Buyer

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £34,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your purchasing career within a fast-paced, high-impact environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned UK-based brand thats entering a new era of global growth. From a modern facility in Solihull, youll work with a passionate and expanding team committed to excellence in engineering, quality, and supply chain collaboration.

My client islooking for a motivated and proactive Junior Category Buyer to support the purchasing function and help drive a resilient and reliable supply chain. The right candidate will be organised, adaptable, and confident building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

MUST HAVE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE

• Build and manage supplier relationships with a professional and consistent approach.
• Communicate supply issues affecting category spend with relevant departments and escalate where required.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
• Create and maintain material master data and supplier drawing workflows.
• Handle general procurement administration and departmental housekeeping.
• Manage CAPEX for company assets.
• Act as a key point of contact for resolving pricing, quality, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the evaluation of supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery).
• Maintain and create management information systems (MIS).
  
  

Personal Specification:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, methodical, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.