Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer
Barnsley
Retail & Wholesale
Up to £35,000

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with an established and growing retail and wholesale business in Barnsley to recruit a Junior Buyer. This is a hands-on purchasing role within a busy, fast-moving commercial environment, and it offers real scope to develop your buying career.

The Role
Reporting into the senior buying team, you will support the day-to-day purchasing function, helping to ensure the right products are available at the right price and at the right time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and managing purchase orders, and tracking them through to delivery
• Liaising with suppliers on pricing, lead times, availability and delivery issues
• Supporting range reviews and product sourcing, including identifying new suppliers and alternatives
• Monitoring stock levels and working closely with warehouse, sales and finance teams to avoid shortages and overstock
• Maintaining accurate product, pricing and supplier data within the ERP or purchasing system
• Supporting price negotiations and helping to deliver cost savings and margin improvements
• Resolving supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and order amendments promptly

About You

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a buying, purchasi...