Junior Buyer - Burntwood, United Kingdom - Busy bees

Busy bees

Verified Company

Burntwood, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Junior Buyer

Reports to:
Procurement Manager

Employment Type:
Permanent, Full time

Based:
Hybrid

Salary:
Up to £27,000 per annum DOE

About the role

Join our dynamic Early Years Provider team as a Junior Buyer, contributing to the procurement process to ensure the continuous supply of high-quality materials and resources for our centres.

This role involves collaborating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels, and assisting in cost negotiations to optimise budgetary efficiency.

The Junior Buyer will play a crucial role in maintaining a seamless supply chain for the diverse needs of our early education settings.

About Busy Bees?

Established in 1983 we are now not only the largest but also the leading provider of childcare in the UK and the fourth largest provider in the world with plans for this year to reach 1000 centres globally.

This is the most exciting time to join us

Working at Busy Bees offers several benefits, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional development and advancement.

We also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and make meaningful connections here.

Benefits:

Sector leading Family Leave. Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform 'Smart Hive' with retail, cinema, and travel discounts
Childcare discounts.
Birthdays off.
Health and Wellbeing. We know that sometimes life can be tricky, or you might need guidance so you can lean on our Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps
Further Training and development. Access to our own training company to help support you in your development and gaining further qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Relations:

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and conditions.
Source and identify new suppliers for materials and resources.

Inventory Management:

Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet the demands of our early education centres.
Implement efficient stock rotation and replenishment strategies.

Cost Analysis and Negotiation:

Assist in analysing product costs and participate in negotiations to achieve costeffective procurement.
Collaborate with the Procurement team to identify costsaving opportunities.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure all purchased items meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Address any quality issues with suppliers promptly and proactively.

Order Processing:

Generate purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Track and expedite orders to meet delivery deadlines.

Market Research:

Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and innovations in early years education materials.
Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the procurement process.

Key skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field would be desirable.
Experience in a similar buying role.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Detailoriented with a keen eye for quality.
Familiarity with early years education materials is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software.