Junior Procurement Specialist (Office-Based)

Regional Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time

Office based in Lincoln

Development opportunities

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a Lincoln-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support day-to-day purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of parts and materials.

If you are detail-oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a procurement role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with the day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring products, parts and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders and monitor delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting the resolution of any purchasing or delivery issues.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to help maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assist with obtaining quotations, comparing costs and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Work closely with internal departments, including sales, operations and warehouse teams, to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Support the Procurement Manager with supplier performance, cost‑saving opportunities and general procurement projects.

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement experience

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

IT skills - Microsoft Office

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a Lincoln-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support day-to-day purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of parts and materials.

If you are detail-oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!