Looking to build your career in purchasing within a global, high tech manufacturing business? We are looking for a driven and ambitious Junior Buyer to join a fast paced supply chain team where you will  play a key role in keeping production moving, managing supplier relationships and supporting continuous improvement projects across the business.

Working closely with Buyers, Planning and Operations teams, you will help ensure materials arrive on time, purchasing data remains accurate and operations run smoothly. If you enjoy problem solving, working with data and being at the centre of a busy operation, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an innovative and growing business.

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Who are we?

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We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

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Job Duties:

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• Managing supplier communication and tracking delivery schedules

• Raising and managing purchase orders

• Monitoring stock levels and supporting procurement activity

• Running purchasing reports and analysing supply chain data

• Supporting MRP/ERP system accuracy and maintenance

• Investigating supplier invoice queries

• Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects

• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams

• Attending supplier meetings and supporting wider procurement initiatives

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What we are looking for:

• Experience within purchasing, planning or supply chain

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

• Experience within manufacturing or knowledge of lean principles would be a real advantage, but attitude and willingness to learn are just as important

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Benefits:

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• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance and income protection
• Wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee rewards & recognition schemes.

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Ready for your next role in Supply Chain and Purchasing? Apply today!

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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