Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

The role:

Our client is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget.This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage material ordering processes

Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times

Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget

Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required

Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines

Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs

Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner

Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance

Oversee hire equipment management

Generate reports with site details and hire items

Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired

Monitor stock levels and update stock sheets in collaboration with production

Use procurement tools to manage and track orders, ensuring alignment with project deadlines

Produce supplier performance reports from a purchasing perspective to support continuous improvement

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