Junior Buyer

Job Title

Junior Buyer – Viridien

Overview

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. We are looking for a Junior Buyer to support day‑to‑day procurement activities across facilities, MRO, operational and indirect spend categories, while providing procurement support for HPC infrastructure when required. This early‑career role focuses on purchase order processing, supplier coordination, order tracking and procurement administration.

About the Team

You will join the Procurement team, supporting the Bolney Data Centre and wider UK operations, with opportunities to contribute to procurement activities across the Eastern Hemisphere. The team works closely with operational stakeholders, suppliers and infrastructure teams to deliver efficient procurement services that support critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in line with company policies.
• Obtain supplier quotations and validate pricing, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets, contracts and procurement procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, lead times and deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve routine order or delivery issues, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Track purchase orders from placement to delivery and maintain accurate procurement records and status updates.
• Support procurement activities for the Bolney Data Centre, including facilities, maintenance, MRO and operational requirements.
• Provide transactional support for HPC infrastructure procurement – servers, storage and networking equipment.
• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier records and ERP system data.
• Support invoice reconciliation and reporting activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with procurement policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a related role.
• Understanding of the purchase requisition to purchase order (PR‑to‑PO) process.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Preferred Experience

• Procurement, facilities, MRO or indirect sourcing experience.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle or Coupa.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders.
• Exposure to data centre, infrastructure, maintenance or operational procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Well‑being Unmind app – put you in control of your mental health.
• Flexible benefits platform offering discount schemes for gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets and more.
• Regular social club events and spontaneous reward events throughout the year.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Flexible private medical and dental care programmes.
• Support for visa sponsorship and comprehensive relocation packages.
• Bank holiday swap – change it for another day of your choice.
• Relaxed dress code policy.
• On‑site gym facilities.
• Learning and development through Viridien’s Learning Hub.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please contact the recruiter directly.

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