Junior Buyer Location: Stoke-on-Trent Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum The role: Our client is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget.This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities Manage material ordering processes Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance Oversee hire equipment management Generate reports with site details and hire items Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired Monitor stock levels and update ...