Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Gloucester
Working Pattern: On-site

Your new companyYou'll be joining an independent, mid-sized organisation that supplies goods and materials to a wide range of infrastructure projects. Over the past 5 years, the company has seen turnover quadruple, with plans to grow by 20% year-on-year. With this in mind, they are looking to continue the emphasis on efficient procurement and are now looking to recruit a Junior Buyer into their young function.Your new roleIn this role, you will work closely with the Buyer to maintain the company's inventory, replenishment of stock in line with sales forecasts and drive cost saving initiatives by negotiating and influencing suppliers. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years' experience in a Buyer role, looking to join an organisation with huge growth potential. The aim will be for the successful candidate to develop into a Buyer within the first year.Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Buyer with generating purchase orders, monitoring lead times, and managing delivery schedules.
Liaise with suppliers, internal sales teams, and the production planner to address and resolve any supply chain issues.
Coordinate and monitor the transfer of stock across various locations.
Help build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Evaluate performance and costs, and assist the buyer with price negotiations and supplier selection.
Track international shipments, ensuring the freight agent has the necessary customs paperwork and that the finance team is informed of all incoming goods.
Stay informed about industry trends, sales, and marketing strategies.
Analyse data to make necessary forecasting adjustments.
Keep an accurate stock item list, ensuring accuracy and costs
Regularly update databases, systems and spreadsheets when required

What you'll need to succeed

1-2 years experience in a junior Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain role
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
A drive to develop your career in Procurement further
Confident communicator with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Previous experience using an MRP (Sage) would be deseriable

What you'll get in return

A salary between £25,000 - £30,000
A competitive holiday allowance and benefits package
On-site parking
Flexible working opportunities when required
Clear career progression

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