Junior Buyer - Southampton, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Ref no.

BHN566024
Location
Southampton, England
Start date
ASAP
Job type
Permanent
Job status
Open
Job summary:

A rapidly growing and successful manufacturer are recruiting a Junior Buyer or Buyer to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

Key skills required for this role:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

Important:

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Buyer

Job description:

A rapidly growing and successful manufacturer are recruiting a Junior Buyer or Buyer to join their team. Applicants need purchasing or supply chain experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP or MS Excel and be an adaptable, self-starter.

Working closely with Procurement Manager and as part of a small purchasing team, the Junior Buyer / Buyer will be given clear a progression route and bespoke training.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional, or a Junior Buyer / Buyer, to advance their career within a supportive and successful environment.

This manufacturer are forecasting impressive growth, and it would be an exciting time to join the organisation.

Specific duties of the Junior Buyer / Buyer include:

Supplier identification and selection activities
benchmarking, sending RFQs etc.
Management of the purchase order processes, raising POs, expediting and updating MRP
Optimise inventory/stock holdings in response to customer demands and trends
Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers and supply chain partners
Support Procurement Manager with process improvements to the function, and escalate supply issues

Junior Buyer / Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Previous experience as a Junior Buyer / Buyer, or in a broader supply chain role
Experience in the use of business planning tools, MRP/ERP or MS Excel
Experience of, or the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
An understanding of stock control techniques
Desire to build a progressive career in purchasing / supply chain, and receptive to future training