A leading FMCG manufacturer is currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join their integrated supply chain team. This is a Monday to Friday office-based role, with 1-day WFH a week.

Alongside salary, benefits include a 12.5% bonus, company pension with attributed private medical and life assurance.

Supporting a Senior Buyer, the successful Junior Buyer will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials across their production and warehousing facilities. This isn’t just about placing orders; it’s about managing relationships, solving real-time supply challenges, and directly contributing to production and sustainability goals.

Junior Buyer responsibilities include:

• Own the Pipeline:
  • Track, place, and manage purchase orders within SAP, ensuring complete accuracy to keep production running smoothly.
• Drive Efficiency:
  • Proactively identify potential supplier delays, expedite timelines, and strategically transfer stock between warehouses to optimise space.
• Build Relationships:
  • Cultivate strong, proactive connections with both UK and international suppliers.
• Commercial Growth:
  • Support the team by conducting market benchmarking, running tenders, and participating in negotiations to secure optimal price competitiveness and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate:
  • Share purchasing forecasts externally and feedback potential material insights internally to all key departments.

The successful Junior Buyer will be a self-motivated, results-driven professional who loves working as part of a collaborative team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Industry Background:
  • Experience working within an FMCG / manufacturing environment
• Buying Experience:
  • Proven experience at an assistant or junior buyer level.
• Tech Savvy:
  • Strong Excel skills and essential knowledge of SAP (or a similar operating system).
• Agility:
  • The ability to make informed decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment and fluidly re-prioritise when plans shift.
• Communication:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Ambition:
  • A positive attitude, a focus on continuous self-development, and a willingness to work towards your CIPS qualification (company supported)

Please get in touch for more information on this fantastic opportunity or apply with your CV today.