Job Description:

Junior Buyer

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of engineered components, supplying a broad range of industrial sectors across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business continues to grow and is now looking to strengthen its procurement function with the appointment of a Junior Buyer, based at their site in Leamington Spa.

The Role

As Junior Buyer, you will be primarily responsible for the ongoing procurement of proprietary materials, components, and equipment. You will take full responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management, ensuring timely, scheduled deliveries of goods that align with customer demand, and that stock levels are maintained to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet the production requirements of the company.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and production supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time to support assembly, distribution, and installation schedules.
• Set up and maintain material, supplier, and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Gather the resources needed to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues.
• Communicate and escalate issues as needed to stakeholders, working closely with operations, quality, warehousing, and transportation to resolve material issues and respond to consumption patterns.
• Generate data using SAP and Excel, creating pivot charts to support the department's key performance indicators.
• Liaise with design and engineering teams regarding drawing packs, product descriptions, and codes to ensure accurate procurement specifications.
• Provide administrative support, including raising and amending purchase orders and clearing invoice queries, while supporting other team members as required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate using an analytical approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with external partners.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, including regular use of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas, as well as Word and PowerPoint).
• Positive, mature, and professional attitude; self-motivated, adaptable, and diligent.

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