We are proud to be recruiting for a junior buyer to continue their growth with our client who is looking for further support within their team. Our client is within packaging of various types, with customers in most industries, and they are looking for someone from a Procurement, Supply Chain or Account Management background for this role, ideally with packaging experience.
Based in Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire, the role has hybrid working so you would be expected in the office 2-3x a week after the initial training period, so offers strong flexibility.
The ideal candidate would be a developing Procurement or Supply Chain individual, or someone from Account/Category Management within Packaging or Corrugates. You would work in a collaborative manner, with strong communication skills and an attitude eager to learn.
You will also be IT proficient, across Microsoft Office and Excel especially, while experience dealing with RFI's, NDA's and other contract terms would be highly advantageous.
The role is looking to offer between £30,000-£35,000 per annum depending on your experience.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Category Manager to agree buying strategy
2. In conjunction with the Category Manager, prepare and send out enquiries, ensuring quotes are returned in the required template and timelines stipulated
3. From receipt of enquiries, prepare a commercial summary with supplier rec...