Junior Buyer

Green Recruitment Company; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy organisation in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement activities across large-scale solar projects. The role involves sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with UK suppliers. Ideal candidates are commercially minded and possess strong communication and organisational skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, presenting an excellent chance to grow a career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded, confident and proactive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and detail-focused, comfortable with data.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier sourcing for construction materials.
• Request, analyse and compare supplier quotations.
• Raise purchase orders and track deliveries to site.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data.
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery, and invoice issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Data management

Proactive attitude

Job description

An organisation in the UK renewable energy sector is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement activity across large-scale solar projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual — particularly someone with a sales or commercial background — looking to develop a career in procurement.

The role

Working closely with the Head of UK Procurement, you’ll support sourcing, purchasing and coordinating the delivery of materials and services from UK-based suppliers. You’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with company and sustainability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support supplier sourcing for construction materials, electrical components, plant hire and site services
• Request, analyse and compare supplier quotations
• Raise purchase orders and track deliveries to site
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data across internal systems
• Support project teams with material forecasting and cost control
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery and invoice issues
• Contribute to pricing standardisation and cost-saving initiatives

About you

• Commercially minded, confident and proactive
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with data
• Keen to learn and develop into a procurement role

Location & working pattern

• Farnborough
• Hybrid working