Junior Buyer

Job Title: Junior Buyer
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: GBP28,000 - GBP33,000
Location: South Leicestershire
I am currently working with a leading manufacturing business based in South Leicestershire, who are on the lookout for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Junior Buyer job will work closely alongside the Procurement and Supply Chain department, and have exposure to a wide variety of tasks and learning/development opportunities.
As a Junior Buyer, you will be responsible for:
- Supplier engagement - looking into ways of improving supplier performance, reducing costs and streamline processes.
- Order management.
- Ensuring KPI's and SLAs are on track/achieved.
- Maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Providing administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain department with internal projects.
- Sourcing new suppliers that offer higher quality of goods, better lead times, and value for money.
- Supporting the Senior Buyers with projects around cost-reduction, risk-reduction and improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is keen to develop their career within Procurement and Supply Chain. My client offers excellent training, upskilling and internal development opportunities.
To be considered for the Junior Buyer role, we are looking to speak to individuals that have either recently graduated in this area, or have been working as a Procurement/Supply Chain Assistant or Junior Buyer and looking to take the next step in your career.
If you are keen to find out more regarding the opportunity, and/or wish to progress an application forward, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV.