Junior Buyer: Grow in Supply Chain & CIPS Path

Tangerineholdings; Lytham St Annes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing group in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Junior Buyer to enhance purchasing strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves administering purchasing SOPs, collaborating with production planners, and ensuring timely order placements. The ideal candidate will have experience with purchasing systems, strong communication skills, and will ideally possess a degree in Business. Join us for a collaborative career path with support for professional development and impactful contributions to supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for impact in supply chain

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchasing SOPs for compliance.
• Collaborate with Production Planner on stock.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain supplier database.
• Develop just-in-time stock programmes.
• Attend supplier meetings and negotiate terms.

Skills

Sage Line 200 or similar systems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Time management and IT skills (Excel and PowerPoint)

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Degree in Business or Management

Job description

A dynamic manufacturing group in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Junior Buyer to enhance purchasing strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves administering purchasing SOPs, collaborating with production planners, and ensuring timely order placements. The ideal candidate will have experience with purchasing systems, strong communication skills, and will ideally possess a degree in Business. Join us for a collaborative career path with support for professional development and impactful contributions to supply chain efficiency.