Junior Buyer

Rewards & Benefits on offer; * Competitive salary * Immediate start date * Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance * Friendly and supportive working environment * Easily accessible offices * Excellent training and support available The Company you will be working with; MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a full time, temporary on-going basis. This role is ideal for anyone who is new in their career and are wanting to gain more experience within a prestigious company. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response! The Role you will be doing; * Budget Process – support the process as guided by the Senior Buyer. * Support of Senior Buyer on all aspects of Operational & General administration requirements – including expediting deliveries and returns, freight & transport, import customs administration – instructions to agents and liaison with carriers * Financial Forecast / Pricing Updates * Maintenance of Price information, invoice validation & queries * Regular KPI reviews to track progress * Receipts & Verifications / Order acknowledgements through SAP transactions * Raise and issue Purchase Orders on items within the Direct Material Categories. * Contribute to the overall performance of the Procurement function by assisting and supporting the Senior Buyer in the Procurement of strategically important materials. * Meeting the business requirements for, Financial budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. Governance and compliance requirements. Service and Operational requirements of the production sites. * Development and maintenance of a robust framework of activity for the areas of responsibility, incorporating all elements of company’s requirements. * Support of the management of an international supplier roster across multi geographies. * Alignment and support of the business Sustainability aspirations through Supplier Relationship Management and planning. * An integral part of the wider Procurement team, reflecting the business values during their activities. * Management of direct materials ordering in support of Sr. Buyer in accordance with company’s working capital policy and MRP requirements About You; Graduate calibre CIPS / Supply Chain qualifications or aptitude to begin / continue Professional qualifications. Previous experience in Procurement & Supply Chain (preferred) Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial. Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster. Systems – SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred. Personal Skills Self-starter, team player, reliable and resilient Familiarity with or aptitude to learn modern category based and multi-stage Procurement methods Highly analytical Calm and composed Computer literate with proficiency in analysis through modern IT and data tools