Junior Buyer Specialist Manufacturing and Procurement Redditch Role: Junior Buyer Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Salary: GBP 28,000 GBP 35,000 per annum (DOE) Working Hours: Mon Thu 08 30, Fri 08 00 The Opportunity: Junior Buyer Careers in Redditch
Are you a high:energy professional ready to transition into a fast:paced procurement career? Arden Personnel is working exclusively with a leading, manufacturing specialist in Redditch.
A pillar of the UK manufacturing and logistics sector for nearly 50 years, this organisation provides bespoke solutions and are seeking a Junior Buyer with a Pioneer spirit ambitious and results:driven to join their team.
Candidate Profile: Who are we looking for?
This role is ideal for an individual who thrives on autonomy and avoids repetitive routine. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Ambition: A competitive edge and a desire to progress into senior procurement roles. Analytical Thinking: A logical approach to problem:solving, weighing pros and cons to achieve the best outcomes. Sense of Urgency: The ability to handle the buzz of a fast:moving manufacturing environment where speed and accuracy are vital. Independence: The initiative to work autonomously while collaborating with internal departments to manage supply needs. Key Responsibilities and Duties Supply Chain Coordination: Assisting in sourcing and purchasing critical materials for on:site manufacturing. Supplier Relationship Management: Building long:term fulfilment partnerships and negotiating cost:effective pricing. Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels to prevent supply chain disruptions. Strategic Procurement: Contributing to process improvements and procurement strategies as the business scales. Requirements: Skills and Experience Experience: Ideally, a background in manufacturing or distribution with some existing experience in a Purchasing or Buying role. Skills: Exceptional communication and the ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Mindset: A proactive, can:do attitude aligned with a vision of delivering elite service. Employee Benefits and Company Culture
This business is committed to investing in its people and the local community through several unique initiatives:
Professional Development: Access to Be World Class training and 24/7 Virtual GP support. Health and Security: Comprehensive long:term sickness cover and life assurance (x4 salary). Company Culture: Be Fun team activities (cinema trips, pizza days) and a Be Generous day for annual volunteering. Additional Perks: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 5 pension contribution, and a Month of Gusto food subscription post:probation.
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