Graduate Buyer

**Role Summary**:
As a Graduate Buyer as Browne, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and services are procured efficiently and effectively to support the operations of the company. This role will provide you with hands-on experience in both the supply chain and procurement.

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Procurement and Purchasing**: Source and purchase various goods and services required by internal stakeholders. This includes negotiating contracts, obtaining quotes, and selecting vendors.
- ** Supplier Management**: Manage the relationships with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, negotiate favourable terms and prices. Evaluate supplier performance and resolve any issues that arise.
- ** Cost Management**: Monitor and control the costs of materials and strive to find the most cost-effective solutions without compromising quality standards and ensuring strict adherence to regulations.
- ** Inventory Management**: Keep track of inventory levels and ensure that the necessary materials are always available when needed. Implement inventory control systems and enhance inventory levels to reduce waste and excess.
- ** Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain to ensure stability of operations. Assess risks related to supplier reliability, and market volatility.
- ** Contract Management**: Manage contracts with suppliers to ensure that both parties fulfil their obligations. This may involve drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and monitoring compliance throughout the contract period.
- ** Market Research**: Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and technological advancements to make informed decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain and Operation Management, Customer Services, Maths, or related field.

**Desirable Traits**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to negotiate and the understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Willing to learn the regulation requirements specific to the utilities sector.

**Benefits**
- Competitive Salary, with uplift in Year 2 based on satisfactory completion on Year 1
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Three volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme for support on health & wellbeing, relations, work, bereavement, and finances
- Virtual GP service
- Health & wellbeing medical
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee discounts via Medicash retail discount scheme
- Training agreement with your chosen professional institution to begin your journey to professional chartership

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.