Junior Category Buyer

Txm Recruit Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated Junior Category Buyer to join a forward-thinking company in Solihull. This role offers a chance to support the purchasing function in a dynamic environment, driving a resilient supply chain. You will build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless operations. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing multiple tasks. Join a passionate team committed to engineering excellence and be part of a brand entering a new era of global growth. Your contributions will shape the future of procurement in this renowned UK-based organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships professionally.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
• Collaborate to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location

  Solihull

• Sector:

  General Manufacturing

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £30000 - £40000 per annum

• Contact:

  Charlie Gilbert

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01332974922

• Job ref:

  BH-84381

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-06-08

• Startdate:

  2025-05-08

Job Role: Junior Category Buyer
Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000

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 that’s entering a new era of global growth. From a modern facility in Solihull, you’ll 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:

• 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.