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Junior Buyer

Barclay Meade
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Orpington, Kent BR69SH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Junior Buyer located in Orpington, offering a 3-month contract in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting and a good understanding of procurement processes, with strong ERP knowledge.
  • The role requires managing end-to-end procurement activities, monitoring supplier performance, and assisting in sourcing strategies.
  • A salary range is not explicitly mentioned, but it is implied to be competitive for entry-level positions in procurement.
  • Applicants should have a proactive attitude and be eager to gain hands-on experience in the procurement field.

Are you a proactive and detail-driven Junior Buyer ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to develop your procurement career with a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector.

  • Junior Buyer
  • Orpington
  • 3 Months
  • Fully onsite

We're looking for someone with strong ERP experience, a solid understanding of procurement processes, and the communication skills to collaborate across departments and with key suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery and inventory targets are met
  • Identify and mitigate supplier risks including quality, logistics, and commercial challenges
  • Assist in the implementation of sourcing strategies and supply agreements
  • Help evaluate and onboard new suppliers
  • Drive cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experienced and knowledge of the procurement lifecycle
  • Good understanding of ERP systems
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Strong analytical abilities - Excel or Power BI
  • Collaborative mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude

This is an ideal contract opportunity for a Junior Buyer early in their procurement career who's eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and technically interesting sector.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.