Job Description:

Buyer (Graduate)



Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire



Department: Purchasing



Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)negotiable



Hybrid working offered ( 2 days office based)



Join a Global, Values‑Led Organisation

Join a family‑founded, international FMCG business with operations across Africa, South America and the UK supplying UK and European retailers and Supermarkets

Travail are looking for a conscientious, data‑driven Buyer/ Stock Planner to join our Clients Purchasing team. The role is ideal for a graduate or early‑career professional but the company will welcome candidates from any Buying/ stock planning or purchasing background.

You will want to work with data, spreadsheets, stock levels and ERP systems, and be looking to build a long‑term career in purchasing or supply chain.

You'll ensure production‑critical items - including packaging, chemicals and consumables - are available at the right time across the companies global sites.

Duties of the Buyer/ Stock Planner/ Purchaser

• Stock management - monitoring inventory levels and planning replenishment
• Data accuracy - maintaining clean, reliable information across Excel and ERP
• Purchase order management - raising, tracking and updating POs
• Supplier coordination - communicating with suppliers and freight partners
• Delivery tracking - resolving delays and ensuring on‑time supply
• Sourcing - identifying and purchasing low-mid value materials and equipment

The company welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds, especially those who are: Graduates with strong analytical skills and who are :

• Strong organisation and prioritisation
• Confidence working with Excel, spreadsheets and ideally ERP systems
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear communication and relationship‑building
• Curiosity, commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset

In return you will get :

• Hands‑on purchasing and planning experience
• Exposure to international supply chains and cross‑functional teams
• Development of commercial confidence and decision‑making skills
• Involvement in sustainability and packaging initiatives

You will join a supportive, values‑led environment offering hybrid working, early responsibility, and a clear pathway to grow within purchasing and supply chain.

What are you waiting for? Send you CV today.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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