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Junior Buyer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth procurement of materials and equipment for our team of engineers to build world renowned packaging automation machines.
Behavioural Competencies
* Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
* Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate a strong understanding of commercial principles, including cost negotiation, budgeting, and value analysis.
* Organization and Planning: Prioritise workloads effectively with a changing environment, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines consistently.
* Problem-Solving: Identify and solve procurement challenges independently, whilst seeking guidance when necessary.
Technical Competencies
* Collecting and analysing data to help predict trends and forecast sales figures.
* Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards.
* Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals.
* Working with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
* Delivering reports on sales data, marketing activity and other metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders.
* Prepare and issue purchase orders following company policy.
* Track and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
* Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout the procurement and supply chain processes.
* Stay up-to-date with market trends and new product developments within the interior fit-out industry.
* Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Personal Specification
* Relevant experience as a buying assistant / junior buyer or high-level administrator.
* Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
* Experience in using procurement software systems.
* A meticulous and detail-oriented approach to work.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong Excel or database skills would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package. Details on requestBefore You Apply
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