Trainee Production Buyer

Osborne Appointments; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail marketing and production business in Hertfordshire seeks a Trainee Production Buyer. This role offers full training in purchasing, production, and supply chain management. Responsibilities include managing purchasing requests, sourcing materials, and supporting production planning. Ideal for candidates looking to develop their careers in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Regular appraisals and clear development goals

Exposure to a variety of clients and projects

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, full training provided.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests and requisitions.
• Source and procure ad-hoc job items and materials.
• Coordinate monthly stock counts with supervisors.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor deliveries and provide updates to internal teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Trainee Production Buyer

Letchworth, Hertfordshire

£23,809.50+ DOE

The Role

We're excited to be supporting a leading retail marketing and production business in their search for a Trainee Production Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who's keen to develop within purchasing, production, and supply chain management, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests and requisitions in a timely and professional manner
• Source and procure ad-hoc job items and materials requested by account managers
• Coordinate monthly stock counts with supervisors and update systems accordingly
• Raise purchase orders, check acknowledgements, and maintain accurate records
• Monitor deliveries, chase suppliers, and provide updates to internal teams
• Handle faulty goods/materials by arranging returns, credits, or replacements
• Support production planning and estimating teams during busy periods
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and external partners

What We're Looking For

• No specific qualifications required (full training provided)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

What's On Offer

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The chance to develop skills in purchasing, production, and supply chain
• Career progression opportunities, including routes into Production Planning
• Regular appraisals and clear development goals
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects in a growing sector

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to start or progress their career in production and purchasing. You'll gain hands-on experience, training, and the chance to grow within a business that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

This is an Office based role but we have the flexibility to work from any of our office locations, which may also be required from time to time.