Junior Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ownership and accountability

Flexible working hours

Training budget

Work-life balance

Job summary

RWE Generation UK is seeking a (Junior) Buyer to join its international procurement team. You will handle end-to-end purchasing of direct materials, identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive process improvements across UK operations.

The role offers exposure to mechanical and electrical consumables, collaboration with warehouse and engineering teams, and opportunities to participate in cross-border projects. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level of working and thinking, completed commercial education or similar qualification in procurement, with several years of experience as a buyer in a technical environment.
• We also accept graduates for this position.
• Knowledge and experience in drafting and managing procurement contracts, and affinity with the legal aspects of contracting.
• Strong negotiation skills, a structured way of thinking, excellent communication skills and solid analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage conflicts with a clear, solution oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA & preferably also SAP Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Operational and tactical purchasing: procuring direct materials in line with company policies and legal requirements, from request through to purchase order and/or contract.
• Responsible for products groups within mechanical and electrical consumables.
• Ensuring on time delivery of ordered materials.
• Handling order confirmations, complaints, invoice clarification (workflow handling), as well as master data and contract data maintenance.
• Maintaining supplier relationships and identifying potential suppliers to expand and/or optimise the supplier base.
• Working closely with internal departments to align procurement needs and requirements.
• Participation in interdisciplinary and international project work, representing the interests of Procurement in multifunctional teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (procurement)

Commercial education

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Job description

RWE Generation UK is seeking a (Junior) Buyer to join its international procurement team. You will handle end-to-end purchasing of direct materials, identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive process improvements across UK operations.

The role offers exposure to mechanical and electrical consumables, collaboration with warehouse and engineering teams, and opportunities to participate in cross-border projects. English fluency is essential.