Junior Buyer
- by Theo James Recruitment
- Location Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Salary
£28,000 - £32,000 / year
875 days ago
Job Description:
Junior Buyer – Gateshead (Up to £32,000)
*Flexible working policy available, including working from home 2 days per week!
*Fantastic training and development opportunities
The Company:
A global Manufacturing business, with over a century of experience within their industry.
Job Description of a Junior Buyer
- Assist in the negotiation of supplier prices
- Develop and improve supplier capability and identify opportunities to secure the Business benefits.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships
- Communicate with Suppliers regularly to address any concerns and adopt an environment that facilitates continual improvement in working relationships.
- Obtain regular reports from Suppliers on product / component delivery and advise other departments on any issues which present a risk or opportunity to the organisation.
Skills & experience of a Junior Buyer
- Ability to work with the companies ERP system and other IT software packages such as Word, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Studying towards CIPS qualification or prepared to study towards
- Experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial acumen, and cost breakdowns.
- Ability to influence at all levels.
- A confident and ambitious individual
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexible working policy available, including working from home 2 days per week!
- Fantastic training and development opportunities
- CIPS funded for the right individual
- Extremely stable business, with a fantastic order book
Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines.
- Leadership and Executive Level Appointments
- Engineering - Production, Process, Project
- Technical – Electronic, Software, System, Automation
- Design - Mechanical, Electrical, Draughtsperson, Manager
- QHSE - Inspector, Technician, Engineer, Manager
- Maintenance & Trades - Technician, Engineer, Manager
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- HR & Finance
- Customer Service & Admin
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
United Kingdom
- Industry Sector Manufacturing
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Years Experience
Less than 1 year
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Career Level
Entry Level
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Educational level
Secondary School or equivalent