Junior Buyer

Reed is so excited to be working with a market leader in Stockport for the first time on their search for a Junior Buyer. Due to internal promotions, my client are looking for someone to step in as a Junior Buyer/Buying Assistant to help monitor and manage the end to end buying process.

This role is perfect for someone who is looking for their entry point into buying and has shown longevity, dedication, and ambition throughout their career, or for someone from a production background looking for a way into the market. I am looking for candidate's who have excellent attention to detail, who aren't afraid to negotiate with external suppliers, and who have strong IT skills on systems such as Sage & Excel..

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn a niche industry grow within it,  and is excited by the prospect of working in a collaborative office environment, directly with other departments. May I also add that the office you'll be working with has out-of-this-world facilities, is easily accessible from Manchester City Centre, and has free parking! 

Role Title - Junior Buyer

Salary - Up to £32,000

Location - Stockport

Hours - 09:00 - 17:30

Job Type - Permanent, Fully On-Site

Key Accountabilities

• Procurement Negotiation: Source and negotiate procurement from the UK and Europe.
• Daily Meetings: Attend daily procurement update meetings to communicate upcoming deliveries.
• Product Assessment: Assess and source high-quality products and supplies.
• Supplier Management: Ensure supplier conformance by managing and monitoring the supply of materials against requirements and quality standards.
• Operational Impact: Understand the impact on operations and minimize re-work at the point of receipt.
• Invoicing Procedures: Monitor invoicing procedures, highlighting variances and discrepancies in conjunction with the Accounts Team.
• Cost Negotiation: Negotiate material costs, payment terms, and carriage to optimize cost and quality.
• Documentation: Record and update documents, systems, and registers with accurate product information and data.
• Market Understanding: Maintain a good understanding of the marketplace, particularly competitor performance.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor top and bottom-performing lines and take action to maximize benefits.
• Production Processes: Understand production processes and their impact on purchasing decisions.
• Cost Savings: Identify and deliver cost savings.
• Rate Negotiation: Secure the best rates for each commodity and development.
• Reporting: Accurately report cost changes in line with budget and timescales.
• Process Delivery: Deliver buying processes within agreed timescales and targets as determined by the business.
• Quality Monitoring: Monitor material quality and supplier performance against agreed standards, providing effective and timely feedback.
• Data Management: Maintain all data on appropriate systems and documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays (extra 2 days after 1 year of service).
• Christmas Closedown: Company closed from 25th December to 2nd January.
• Pay Reviews: Annual pay reviews.
• Company Events: Participation in company events such as the Christmas party and Cheltenham Races.
• Pension Scheme: Additional pension scheme.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Progression: Constant encouragement to progress and/or move around the business.