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A leading family-owned food manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Role: Junior Buyer
Type: Permanent
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (hybrid working pattern - 2-3 days onsite following probation)
Salary: £28,000
Key responsibilities for the Junior Buyer will include and will not be limited to:
- Running MRP reports for raw materials and packaging
- Chasing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and escalating supply issues where required
- Maintaining supplier relationships and obtaining updated pricing
- Monitoring and responding to the purchasing inbox and day-to-day supply queries
- Keeping purchasing spreadsheets, reports, and system data accurate and up to date
- Supporting tenders and other procurement-related processes as needed
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Key skills and experience required for Junior Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:
- Procurement or purchasing experience, with a proactive and organised approach
- Strong supplier communication skills, including confidence making phone calls
- Solid Excel skills and experience maintaining spreadsheets and purchasing data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal stock held
- Commercial awareness and a positive, solutions-focused attitude
- Food or FMCG manufacturing experience (nice to have)
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To apply for this Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant/Assistant Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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