Junior Buyer

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a long-standing business in the Huddersfield area that is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their West Yorkshire team. As a Junior Buyer, you will cover a wide range of responsibilities across the Finance department, and the ideal candidate will be adaptable, diligent and confident in managing multiple tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to build a deeper understanding of how Finance underpins the wider business. What will you be doing? Supporting the Supply Chain Manager to ensure continuity of supply. Maintaining stock levels and fill rates. Managing order processing and expediting deliveries. Handling administrative and import-related duties. Supporting project planning from concept through to implementation. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Sourcing current and new products, including: Conducting supplier searches via Alibaba. Requesting quotations, arranging samples, and supporting vendor negotiations. Monitoring progress to ensure products are landed on time and to plan. What skills are we looking for? Strong computer skills, with an advanced working knowledge of Excel. Word and PowerPoint knowledge is also required. A solid understanding of supply chain principles. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Good communication skills and confidence working with suppliers. Knowledge of / the ability to speak Mandarin would be a strong advantage. What's in it for you? On site parking Strong progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative environment. Send us your CV below, or contact Emma Johnsen for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions