Junior Buyer

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth procurement of materials and equipment for our team of engineers to build world renowned packaging automation machines.

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate a strong understanding of commercial principles, including cost negotiation, budgeting, and value analysis.
• Organization and Planning: Prioritise workloads effectively with a changing environment, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and solve procurement challenges independently, whilst seeking guidance when necessary.

Technical Competencies

• Collecting and analysing data to help predict trends and forecast sales figures.
• Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards.
• Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals.
• Working with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
• Delivering reports on sales data, marketing activity and other metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders following company policy.
• Track and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout the procurement and supply chain processes.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and new product developments within the interior fit-out industry.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Personal Specification

• Relevant experience as a buying assistant / junior buyer or high-level administrator.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Experience in using procurement software systems.
• A meticulous and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong Excel or database skills would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Details on request