Job Description
A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Southampton. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days working from home each week, and a salary of up to 33,000.
This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about procurement or supply chain management, eager to develop their career and expand their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Role responsibilities of the Junior Buyer include:
- Manage existing supplier accounts within the specific categories
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers
- Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses to identify savings
- Support sourcing of new suppliers and products
- Assist with purchase orders, stock monitoring, and stock control
- Provide administrative support to the Buying Team and maintain supplier relationships
Person Specification of the Buyer:
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in a buying or procurement is beneficial but not essential
Salary
Up to 33k
This position offers hybrid working of up to 2 days from home post probation
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, junior buyer, lead buyer, procurement graduate, buying administrator, buying admin, buying specialist, purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying coordinator, procurement associate, buying intern, procurement clerk or trainee buyer
