Graduate Buyer / Junior Buyer
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known manufacturing organisation in the defence and aerospace sector.
As a Junior or Graduate Buyer, you will provide support to all aspects of the Purchasing and Supply Chain function to enable the delivery of Advanced Technology solutions across a diverse fleet of aircraft to customers worldwide.
This role would be ideal for someone looking to develop a career in procurement and supply chain, with training and support will be provided as you work alongside an experienced team. Previous industry experience is not required for this position - just a determined attitude and an ambitious nature to progress within the field.
This role will require an individual to be security clearable. As such only British or Dual Nationals / Citizenship or long-term UK residents need apply.
You will be responsible for:
- Creating purchase orders
- Liaising with suppliers; expediting deliveries
- Reviewing and analysing stock movements to inform and influence safety stock levels and Economic Order Quantities
- Creating reports and identifying trends to support purchasing decisions.
- Working with the Procurement Team to develop new Policy Documents.
What we have to offer:
- A competitive salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid-working model
- Various benefits; up to 12% matched pension, cycle-to-work scheme, variety of membership discounts etc.
This opportunity would be well suited to a recent Graduate or current Master's/ MSc student, or ambitious individual, looking to pursue and progress within the field of Procurement and Supply Chain.
Whilst industry experience is not required - prior positions or a background in the following may be beneficial: Supply Chain Planner / Suply Chain Analyst / Supply Chain Assistant / Supply Chain Specialist / Procurement Associate / Purchasing Associate / Junior Buyer / Buyer / Customer Service / Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Administrator / Supply Chain Administrator