Junior Buyer

Rewards & Benefits on offer;

* Competitive salary

* Immediate start date

* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance

* Friendly and supportive working environment

* Easily accessible offices

* Excellent training and support available

The Company you will be working with;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a full time, temporary on-going basis. This role is ideal for anyone who is new in their career and are wanting to gain more experience within a prestigious company. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

* Budget Process – support the process as guided by the Senior Buyer.

* Support of Senior Buyer on all aspects of Operational & General administration requirements – including expediting deliveries and returns, freight & transport, import customs administration – instructions to agents and liaison with carriers

* Financial Forecast / Pricing Updates

* Maintenance of Price information, invoice validation & queries

* Regular KPI reviews to track progress

* Receipts & Verifications / Order acknowledgements through SAP transactions

* Raise and issue Purchase Orders on items within the Direct Material Categories.

* Contribute to the overall performance of the Procurement function by assisting and supporting the Senior Buyer in the Procurement of strategically important materials.

* Meeting the business requirements for, Financial budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. Governance and compliance requirements. Service and Operational requirements of the production sites.

* Development and maintenance of a robust framework of activity for the areas of responsibility, incorporating all elements of company’s requirements.

* Support of the management of an international supplier roster across multi geographies.

* Alignment and support of the business Sustainability aspirations through Supplier Relationship Management and planning.

* An integral part of the wider Procurement team, reflecting the business values during their activities.

* Management of direct materials ordering in support of Sr. Buyer in accordance with company’s working capital policy and MRP requirements

About You;

Graduate calibre

CIPS / Supply Chain qualifications or aptitude to begin / continue Professional qualifications.

Previous experience in Procurement & Supply Chain (preferred)

Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial.

Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster.

Systems – SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Personal Skills

Self-starter, team player, reliable and resilient

Familiarity with or aptitude to learn modern category based and multi-stage Procurement methods

Highly analytical

Calm and composed

Computer literate with proficiency in analysis through modern IT and data tools
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed