Junior Buyer

Your new company

You will join an established organisation operating within the food supply sector, supporting a busy purchasing function where effective stock control, supplier relationships and continuity of supply are central to customer service.

Your new role

As a Junior Buyer, you will manage the purchase and replenishment of goods, maintaining optimised stock levels to meet customer requirements while supporting company stock-turn targets. You will also build and maintain strong supplier relationships to help secure reliable and timely supply.

• Maintaining accurate inventory records and stock management systems in line with agreed standards.
• Monitoring in-stock levels to ensure compliance with established inventory parameters.
• Developing inventory control approaches that support lower cost of sales, shorter lead times and reduced stockholding.
• Contributing to supply-and-demand forecasting to improve continuity across the supply chain.
• Assessing supply chain risks and developing practical solutions to minimise potential losses.
• Placing purchase orders and monitoring delivery performance to ensure goods arrive on time.
• Establishing and maintaining effective supplier relationships to support efficient procurement.
• Working closely with sales colleagues to ensure required products are readily available.
• Monitoring purchasing activity against budget and escalating any potential overspend promptly.
• Following company quality, health and safety, and operating procedures at all times.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in stock control, inventory management, purchasing or a related supply chain environment.
• An understanding of stock levels, replenishment, lead times and supply-and-demand planning.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and systems.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying supply risks, controlling costs and resolving issues.
• The ability to work effectively within established budgets, procedures and quality standards.

What you'll get in return

A salary of £26000
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of stock availability and supplier performance within a key purchasing function, working collaboratively across the business and developing broader buying and supply chain experience. Full package details are to be confirmed.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this role is not quite right for you, but you are considering a new position, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about

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