Junior buyer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join our client rsquo;s team that are a manufacturer of house building and DIY products as a Trainee Buyer. They are a brand that customers love and have built an incredibly loyal following on social media with over 50,000 followers, more than one thousand 5-star Trustpilot reviews ndash; being part of the team means representing brands you can be proud of. Role and Responsibilities: You are responsible for the procurement of materials and providing purchasing support to the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within the Company and become a valued member of the purchasing team. Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: * Purchasing of raw materials, finished goods, packaging and other materials * Liaise with suppliers on a daily basis * Negotiating purchase prices and contracts with suppliers * Comply with a ldquo;just-in-time rdquo; stock strategy, ensuring an efficient stock level over all sites * Creation of purchase orders * Carry out general administrative responsibilities within the department * Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers * Create reports of suppliers, based on quality, timeliness and price * Schedule of deliveries to ensure adequate stock levels, in line with purchasing strategy * Deal with any purchase order/invoice issues * Research alternative suppliers and competitor prices * Learn to budget and forecast accurately * Any other ad hoc duties Qualifications, Education and Skills Requirements: * Good time management skills, as you may have multiple tasks and issues happening concurrently * Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with suppliers, managers and colleagues * Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify issues and effectively deal with them * Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally * Excellent attention to detail * Comfort in making key decisions and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment