Tech Connect Group
Junior Buyer
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Tech Connect Group has partnered with an automotive manufacturer based in Dagenham to support their recruitment for a Graduate Buyer to join the team.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will support the purchasing function by helping to source goods & services, place and expedite orders and maintain accurate supplier and pricing data.
This is a developing role with opportunities to build commercial awareness, strengthen supplier relationships and gain experience in the procurement process, compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise, manage, and track purchase orders in Epicor within approval limits, ensuring the open order book is accurate, PO acknowledgements are confirmed, and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Maintain accurate supplier and part master data in Epicor (including pricing, lead times, min stock levels, and terms) while supporting new supplier onboarding and due diligence.
- Proactively identify supply risks, shortages, or single-source dependencies, escalating them to buyers with proposed mitigations, and assist with inventory control and cost-down initiatives (RFQs and quote comparisons).
- Act as a key liaison for internal teams (Production, Finance, Stores) and external suppliers to resolve goods-in discrepancies, invoice queries, and coordinate replacements for OEM part breakages.
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- A can-do attitude, passionate about your role and development
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Epicor preferred) alongside strong IT skills and an understanding of engineering and manufacturing principles.
- Strong capability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high performance under pressure.
- A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach with professional written/verbal communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
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