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Junior Procurement Executive

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Role Purpose

To support the procurement team in sourcing products, managing supplier relationships and ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand. You will work collaboratively across the business to identify opportunities, deliver value and contribute to an efficient and commercially focused supply chain.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious, organised and eager to develop a career in procurement within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the procurement team in sourcing products and services.

  * Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.

  * Assist with supplier negotiations and commercial discussions.

  * Monitor supplier performance, delivery and quality.

  * Support category management activities and supplier reviews.

  * Analyse purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities.

  * Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.

  * Work closely with sales, operations and logistics to ensure product availability.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

  * Be naturally curious about suppliers, products and markets.

  * Build strong working relationships internally and externally.

  * Demonstrate an understanding of Category Management principles.

  * Communicate confidently with suppliers.

  * Balance cost, quality, service and availability when making decisions.

  * Work accurately whilst managing multiple priorities.

Essential Behaviours

Commercial Awareness

  * Understands the commercial impact of procurement decisions.

  * Looks beyond price to consider value.

  * Demonstrates sound judgement.

Relationship Building

  * Builds trust with suppliers and colleagues.

  * Works collaboratively across departments.

  * Maintains professional and constructive relationships.

Experience & Skills

Essential

  * Experience in a procurement, purchasing, supply chain or commercial support role, or a strong desire to develop within procurement.

  * Good analytical and organisational skills.

  * Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

  * Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

  * Exposure to Category Management principles.

  * Experience working with suppliers or manufacturers.

  * Experience sourcing products internationally, particularly within India and/or China.

  * Knowledge of ERP or procurement systems

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