Junior Purchaser (Construction / Energy)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement company in Watford is seeking a Junior Purchaser to join their close-knit team. The role involves making outbound sales calls to negotiate with suppliers within the construction and energy sectors. Candidates should have a background in logistics or procurement, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. The company offers ongoing training and clear pathways to senior roles with an attractive bonus scheme.

Benefits

Training and progression

Excellent bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Background in logistics, procurement, supply chain, or similar.
• Interest in a sales-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Making outbound calls to negotiate with suppliers.
• Providing quotes and sourcing goods.
• Participating in ongoing training through shadowing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Job description

Junior Purchaser (Construction / Energy)

£25,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 35k) + Training + Progression

Watford, Hertfordshire

Are you from a logistics, supply chain or similar background with experience working in an office looking for a long-term and progressive career within a dynamic, forward-thinking business offering clear progression routes to senior roles?

Are you looking for a career where you are rewarded for your hard work, with an excellent bonus scheme to drastically increase your earnings?

In this office-based role you will be working within a close-knit procurement team who will help mould and develop your skills, allowing you to progress into a fully-fledged Buyer. You will be making outbound sales calls to source a range of goods from around the world, working within the energy, construction, and mining industries.

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an ever growing portfolio of blue-chip clients. They continuously develop and progress their staff, allowing clear pathways to senior roles such as Senior Buyer and Account Manager in the near future.

This role would suit somebody with experience working in an office environment looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, utilising their communication skills and attention to detail to build a career within sales.

The Role:

Making outbound calls, negotiating with suppliers and providing quotes

Working within the energy, construction and mining sectors

Ongoing training through shadowing within a close-knit office

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

The Person:

Background within logistics, procurement, supply chain or similar

Experience working in an office

Looking for a sales-focused role

Reference number: BBBH20377b

Buyer, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Account, Distribution, Supply, Chain, Junior, Trainee, Purchasing, Purchaser, Buying, Engineering, Engineer, London, Watford, Croxley Green, Bushey, Northwood

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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