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Junior Buyer
Job Posted: 12 minutes ago
Salary: £ 28,500 - 30,285 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A leading FMCG manufacturer is currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join their integrated supply chain team. This is a Monday to Friday office-based role, with 1-day WFH a week. Alongside salary, benefits include a 12.5% bonus, company pension with attributed private medical and life assurance.
Supporting a Senior Buyer, the successful Junior Buyer will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials across their production and warehousing facilities. This isn’t just about placing orders; it’s about managing relationships, solving real-time supply challenges, and directly contributing to production and sustainability goals.
Junior Buyer responsibilities include:
* Own the Pipeline: Track, place, and manage purchase orders within SAP, ensuring complete accuracy to keep production running smoothly.
* Drive Efficiency: Proactively identify potential supplier delays, expedite timelines, and strategically transfer stock between warehouses to optimise space.
* Build Relationships: Cultivate strong, proactive connections with both UK and international suppliers.
* Commercial Growth: Support the team by conducting market benchmarking, running tenders, and participating in negotiations to secure optimal price competitiveness and cost-reduction initiatives.
* Collaborate: Share purchasing forecasts externally and feedback potential material insights internally to all key departments.
The successful Junior Buyer will be a self-motivated, results-driven professional who loves working as part of a collaborative team. Ideally, you will bring:
* Industry Background: Experience working within an FMCG / manufacturing environment
* Buying Experience: Proven experience at an assistant or junior buyer level.
* Tech Savvy: Strong Excel skills and essential knowledge of SAP (or a similar operating system).
* Agility: The ability to make informed decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment and fluidly re-prioritise when plans shift.
* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
* Ambition: A positive attitude, a focus on continuous self-development, and a willingness to work towards your CIPS qualification (company supported)Before You Apply
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