Procurement Associate – Supplier Partnerships & Growth

North-PB; Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Healthcare programme

Professional development

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Job summary

North-PB is seeking a Junior Buyer to support our procurement activities across UK sites, including St.Asaph and Glasgow. You will place orders, liaise with suppliers, track deliveries and ensure accurate invoicing while upholding health and safety standards.

This permanent role offers growth, competitive benefits, and exposure to cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate has an engineering or business background, strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Technical experience or qualification in engineering and/or business would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills – in person, by telephone and email.
• Team player with continuous improvement focus.
• Ability to self-start and support the delivery of projects independently, while effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Place orders, ensuring best price and obtain order acknowledgements to ensure accuracy of order and invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers to correct any mistakes on purchase orders or faulty goods.
• Keep North Project Managers up to date with delivery dates and any delays.
• Ensure key systems are up to date and all processes are adhered to.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels in the business, ensuring proper engagement in procurement projects.
• Support contract reviews and supplier development activities with colleagues in the procurement team.
• Prepare reports and analysis of procurement activities, to help ensure quality decision making and wider business success.
• Adhere to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

North-PB is seeking a Junior Buyer to support our procurement activities across UK sites, including St.Asaph and Glasgow. You will place orders, liaise with suppliers, track deliveries and ensure accurate invoicing while upholding health and safety standards.

This permanent role offers growth, competitive benefits, and exposure to cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate has an engineering or business background, strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work