Trainee Buyer - Contractor

Henley Chase; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Andover is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their procurement team. The role offers an opportunity to develop purchasing skills with full training provided. The ideal candidate will have experience in an electrical wholesaler, strong organizational skills, and eagerness to learn. You will support sourcing materials, maintain stock records, and liaise with suppliers, all within a friendly team environment. A competitive salary of £30,000 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £30,000

Full training and support

Friendly team environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working for an electrical wholesaler, preferably with knowledge of electrical and plumbing products.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other basic IT systems.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a purchasing/procurement role.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in sourcing and ordering materials and products.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, orders, and deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes and confirm availability and lead times.
• Work closely with the project and site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and follow up on outstanding orders or delivery issues.
• Assist with invoice matching and resolving supply discrepancies.

Skills

Experience working for an electrical wholesaler

Strong organizational skills

Confident communicator

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Eagerness to learn

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

About the Role

Junior Buyer role based in Andover. While no previous buying experience is required, the ideal candidate will have worked for an electrical wholesaler and have solid product knowledge of electrical and plumbing materials. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to transition into a purchasing role and build a long-term career in procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in sourcing and ordering materials and products.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, orders, and deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes and confirm availability and lead times.
• Work closely with the project and site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative products where appropriate.
• Track and follow up on outstanding orders or delivery issues.
• Assist with invoice matching and resolving any supply discrepancies.

Requirements

• Experience working for an electrical wholesaler, preferably with knowledge of electrical and plumbing products.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other basic IT systems.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a purchasing/procurement role.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 30,000 per annum
• Full training and support to develop buying and procurement skills
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for progression within the company