Location: Beaminster, Dorset Salary: £30,284.80 per annum + 12.5% annual bonus Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Work Type: Permanent
Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is looking for a Junior Buyer to join their growing Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or buying experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
As a Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and helping drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Raise, track and manage purchase orders, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure deliveries are made within agreed timescales.
Reschedule orders in line with production requirements and proactively resolve supply issues.
Expedite supplier deliveries where required to minimise disruption to production.
Coordinate stock transfers between warehouses to maintain stock availability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.
Support supplier negotiations, tender processes and market bench marking activities.
Share purchasing forecasts with suppliers.
Communicate potential material shortages or supply issues to relevant departments.
Attend internal and external meetings as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
Provide support to the wider purchasing team during periods of absence.
Requirements
Previous experience in a Buying, Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer role.
Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment is desirable.
Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
Willingness to work towards a CIPS qualification.
Benefits
12.5% annual bonus.
Hybrid working (1 day per week from home).
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company pension with 4% employer contribution.
CIPS study support available.
Career development opportunities within a growing business.
