Junior Buyer

Exciting Opportunity: Junior Buyer Are you ready to embark on a career journey with a leading manufacturing and engineering business?
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join a team that is not just about procurement but about making a difference.
With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role offers the chance to be part of strategic projects that drive the company forward.
What You Will Do: Liaise with the Purchasing team, Management, and Engineering on Purchasing issues, contributing to the strategic vision and targets.
Analyse quotations, conduct comparison reporting, and manage general Purchase administration including documentation processing.
Generate RFQ's, select vendors, and facilitate contract negotiations, ensuring business requirements are met comprehensively.
Lead cost reduction activities, track savings projects, and report on forecasts and actuals effectively.
Perform basic financial computations and assist in completing all Purchasing tasks to meet project deadlines.
Promote the company's HSE policies across the department, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
What You Will Bring: Essential knowledge of SAP and a good basic standard of education in literacy and numeracy.
CIPS qualification or the willingness to study towards completing it.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft packages, with proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing.