Our client, a major manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Junior Buyer to their procurement team. A major part of the role will be communicating with suppliers, chasing overdue orders and raising purchase orders for non-stock items and services when required. As Junior Buyer you will be responsible for procurement for non-stock material and service purchases, supporting the MRP system and other initially admin focused tasks. Overall success will be measured by means of improved internal customer satisfaction and reduction of admin inaccuracies. Previous experience working in a purchasing environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Junior Buyer - Role and Responsibilities - Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Buying

* End-to-end order management of all non-stock product and service purchase orders
* Effectively leverage the non-stock supply base to ensure the optimum balance of total cost, lead time and inventory
* Support materials planners by communicating with suppliers and ensure the accuracy of purchase order details in the MRP system
* Maintain price, product, purchase order accuracy in the MRP system
* Support materials planners and category managers with resolving invoice queries and delivery discrepancies
* Support supplier performance reviews as required
* Use continuous improvement tools to identify and implement improved ways of working
* Communicate effectively with procurement and production planning to ensure all stakeholders are informed as to purchasing activity

Junior Buyer - Skills and Abilities - Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Buying

* Preferably some buying experience in a manufacturing environment
* Computer literacy, including MS Office and MRP systems
* Analytical thinking and strong numeracy skills
* Able to work to strict deadlines under pressure

Junior Buyer / Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Buying

If this role could appeal to you, please do apply now!