Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer
Location: Manchester (southwest)
Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to 35,000 + benefits

The Opportunity
We're supporting a fast-growing manufacturing business to recruit a Junior Buyer into a brand new role created through continued expansion within their FMCG division.

Based at a newly developed manufacturing facility, this is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their procurement or supply chain career to gain hands-on exposure within a busy FMCG environment.

Working closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider operations team, you'll support the sourcing of raw materials and packaging while helping ensure production runs smoothly across day-to-day activity and new product launches.

This role would suit someone organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials in line with production requirements
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Support sourcing activities and supplier evaluations
• Maintain supplier databases, records, and purchasing information
• Assist with cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with operations, production, and supply chain teams
• Support new product launches and ongoing production activity
• Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Manager

What We're Looking For

• Some experience within a buying, purchasing, or supply chain role would be ideal
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn
• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail
• Interest in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain

Additional Information

• Onsite role, Monday to Friday
• Initial training hours 08:30-16:30
• Longer-term flexibility around start/finish times between 07:00-17:00
• Brand new position due to growth
• Supportive team environment with strong exposure across procurement and operations

Benefits

• 22 days holiday increasing to 24 after 2 years + bank holidays + birthday off
• Pension (3% employee / 5% employer)

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing FMCG business investing heavily into its manufacturing and supply chain operations. You'll gain broad exposure across purchasing and operations, work within a supportive team, and have genuine opportunity to develop your career within procurement and supply chain.