Junior Buyer

A well established, highly successful FMCG organisation are looking for a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Andover, offering a salary of up to £31,000. They are looking for someone to join their fast-paced environment who shares their passion for food produced and sold in an organic and ethical way.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is passionate about sourcing and delivering a range of top quality, ethical and sustainable products.

**Role responsibilities of the Junior Buyer include**:

- Collaboratively working with suppliers and negotiating prices
- Building and maintaining supplier relationships
- Reviewing relevant market and competitor insights to shape category plans and strategy
- Participation in overall fresh produce crop planning process
- Maximising availability and minimising wastage

**Person Specification of the Junior Buyer**:

- Previous buying or procurement experience
- Numerate with a good commercial awareness
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication across all departments
- Computer literate, particularly in MS Office and Excel

**Salary**

Up to £31k

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a junior buyer, buyer, supply chain planner, senior buyer, procurement officer, purchasing assistant, purchasing specialist, or purchasing graduate

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Andover, SP10 5NP