Graduate or Junior Assistant Buyer / procurement administrator
Role: Graduate or Junior Assistant Buyer / procurement administrator
Location: Central Bristol
Onsite: 4x days a week with Friday as WFH
Benefits: Profit share bonus, support for professional qualifications
Our Culture:
We are a fast-growing start-up, but we are a close group who enjoy Nando nights out and nights out! we are blessed to have a mix of all ages where we really adopt the work hard play hard culture if that's what you want to be a part of!
We want to take graduates and juniors who want to have the opportunity to train and develop into much bigger roles in the long run and work with huge defence clients.
The Role:
We are looking to hire an Assistant Procurement Officer / Buyer to support tactical sourcing and orderbook management within a Bristol-based Engineering & Defence SME delivering complex manufacturing and critical services to Rolls Royce and the MoD. Following recent MoD contract wins, we are expanding our supply chain capability to support growth.
You will be joining a small, inclusive team where your impact will be visible and valued.
You DO NOT need experience as a buyer or in procurement necessary as we will train and develop your skills BUT you must have transferable skills and be happy to network, pick up the phone rather than email!
Many of our junior assistant buyers / procurement officers come from a marketing or sales background, admin or junior office management.
You will need to have attention to detail for data entry as this role is Excel heavy!
Key Responsibilities:
* Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders
* Prepare and review RFQs, recommend preferred suppliers
* Maintain supplier relationships and support performance improvement
* Manage goods-in and invoice queries
* Ensure ERP data accuracy and pricing validity
* Support tendering and sourcing alongside Procurement Manager
* Assist in resolving supply chain bottlenecks
Requirements:
* Degree-level qualification (or working towards)
* Project management experience in procurement (Defence sector preferred)
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills
* Microsoft Project familiarity (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth. You will be supported with funded qualifications, a competitive salary, and a profit share scheme. We are committed to work-life balance and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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