Junior Buyer

Job Overview

Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience. Our client is a leading UK manufacturer in Rochdale and is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join their established team, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and Planning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing suppliers and stock levels, and maintaining accurate data to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure quality of procured items and manage vendor quality issues to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Report any pricing or lead time issues to provide early warning of any adverse market conditions.
• Assist in identifying and reporting risks associated in Supply Chain.
• Research and evaluate prospective vendors and negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times and contracts; identify outsourcing opportunities.
• Make/buy information and comparisons.
• Conduct periodic lead time reviews of major ve...