Junior Buyer

An iconic, British specialist vehicle company are seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business. You will have some experience in indirect categories, particularly within an automotive or manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join a collaborative and successful team that will support you as you develop.
Junior Buyer Role:
Reporting directly to a Category Manager or Senior Buyer, you will be primarily responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of parts and / or services that are required within a particular manufacturing location.
You will form part of driving the purchasing/buying function of this UK based global brand to ensure a robust and committed supply chain. You will be an enthusiastic and capable individual whose internal relationships will be as important as those with your suppliers.
Supplier Performance & Delivery:
• Develop working relationship with key suppliers ensuring that performance targets are met.
• Ensure that the supply base supporting the manufacturing site and / or category are communicated appropriately with regards to forward planning and significant volume fluctuations.
• Supporting the launch activities required within the category and / or manufacturing location to ensure the supply base meets the timing, quality and cost expectations of a relevant programme.
• To act on alerts created from the continuous risk assessment process and to ensure Business Continuity plans are in place with appropriate suppliers.
Teamwork & Self-Development:
• Ensure that there is effective communication between all aspects of the supply chain function.
• Addresses performance issues with supply base relating to their category delivery.
• Understands the business performance requirements and effectively communicates to the supply base.
• Provides support to the category managers as required.
• Ensures adherence to and understanding of Purchasing policies and procedures.
Supply Base Management & Coordination:
• Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Annual Negotiations.
• Publishing Technology Road Map.
• Budget Creation.
• Agree Payment Terms.
• Oversee Business Continuity Plans.
• Manage Supplier Survey Feedback.
• Agree appropriate LTAs.
• Define Communication Strategy.
• Confirm Supplier Capacity.
• Support Warranty Recovery Escalations.
• Manage End of Life / Obsolescence Planning.
• Lead Supplier Administration Mitigation.
• Conduct Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Supplier Positioning.
Junior Buyer Requirements:
• Degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
• CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is desirable but not essential.
• Some experience or internships in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of attention to detail and well organised.
• A knowledge of automotive processes would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 1/2 years’ experience in a buying environment.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• A highly flexible individual who can adjust to a very agile environment.
• Proactive, methodical, practical and persistent.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Works well within a team.
• Microsoft Office suite proficient.
• Must have the Right To Work in the UK.
• This role is fully on-site with a flexi time arrangement.
Junior Buyer Benefits:
In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Junior Buyer Applications:
**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**
**Unable to consider candidates on Post Study VISA**
This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.
Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application