Are you a proactive and detail-driven Junior Buyer ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to develop your procurement career with a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector. Junior Buyer Orpington 3 Months Fully onsite We're looking for someone with strong ERP experience, a solid understanding of procurement processes, and the communication skills to collaborate across departments and with key suppliers. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end procurement activities Monitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery and inventory targets are met Identify and mitigate supplier risks including quality, logistics, and commercial challenges Assist in the implementation of sourcing strategies and supply agreements Help evaluate and onboard new suppliers Drive cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives Key Skills & Experience: Experience within a manufacturing environment Experienced and knowledge of the procurement lifecycle Good understanding of ERP systems Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Strong analytical abilities - Excel or Power BI Collaborative mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude This is an ideal contract opportunity for a Junior Buyer early in their procurement career who's eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and technically interesting sector. Ready to apply? Don't waste anytime reach out today!