Junior Buyer

4 days ago

Kent UK, South East England, United Kingdom Vertical Advantage Full time

A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buy to join our clients Procurement team to work with suppliers, internal customers and supporting the team with projects and daily activities for a FMCG business based in Kent.


Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining and managing trackers to generate accurate KPIs for the Procurement team.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to work on contracts and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
  • Represent the procurement department in project meetings, providing updates on price, lead time, and associated costs for launches.
  • Support and manage the commercial relationship with external suppliers to meet customer needs while maintaining effective business relationships.
  • Participate in supplier performance management and reviews.
  • Assist with annual budget cost setting.
  • Schedule supplier performance reviews and set meeting agendas.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks to deliveries, assisting in resolution efforts.
  • Utilize appropriate procurement methodologies to meet business requirements and procurement objectives.


The ideal candidate will have the following

  • Academic background or relevant procurement experience.
  • Understanding of end-to-end supply chain and supplier relationship management (SRM) processes.
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of procurement techniques and their application in projects.


This is a great opportunity for a Supply Chain professional to move into a Buying function. You’ll be joining a collaborative, fun and supportive team who are focused on your development. This is a hybrid you’ll be in the office 3 times a week and travel to visit suppliers.

Apply now for more details.

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