Junior Buyer

MGME are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team. This role will support our purchasing team to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement aligned with project and production requirements.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assist with sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials for all MGME projects.
- Raise purchase orders, monitor order statuses, and manage lead times to meet production schedules.
- Liaise with MGME suppliers and coordinate logistics to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Handle basic queries and updates regarding order status, delivery schedules, and stock availability.
- Assist in maintaining inventory records, ensuring stock levels are accurate and identifying the need for stock replenishment.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and assist in the preparation of reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and budget adherence.
- Support the team in obtaining quotes, performing price comparisons, and evaluating the most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Assist in reviewing contracts and purchase agreements with suppliers to ensure terms and conditions are adhered to.
- Track all orders and liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or discrepancies.
- Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including filing, data entry, and coordinating between internal departments (e.g., pre-con, accounts).
- **Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team.**_

**Person Criteria**:

- Previous experience in an administrative or purchasing role would be an advantage but not essential.
- Experience in the Construction, Mechanical, or similar industries would be a desirable but not essential.
- Familiarity with purchasing and/or EPR systems.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to solve problems.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience using purchasing or procurement software (e.g., Sage, or similar) is desirable but not essential.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive compensation
- 30 days annual leave
- Company Pension
- Active Social Calendar
- Opportunities for growth and development

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person