Are you an organised and commercially minded individual looking to develop your career in procurement?
Regional Recruitment is recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join a manufacturer and distributor of industrial machinery based in Lincoln. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will provide day‑to‑day support across the purchasing function, helping to ensure the timely and cost‑effective procurement of products, parts and materials.
If you are detail‑oriented, confident communicating with suppliers and keen to develop your procurement career within a busy manufacturing environment, then this role could be for you!
What's on Offer
Salary of up to GBP32,000
Permanent, full‑time position
Fully office‑based role in Lincoln
Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing and distribution business
Direct support and development from the Procurement Manager
Qualifications
Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop within a procurement role
Desirable
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment
Experience raising and managing purchase orders
Familiarity with stock control, inventory management or ERP systems
Experience liaising with suppliers and negotiating pricing or delivery terms
Roles & Responsibilities
Support the Procurement Manager with the day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring products, parts and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time.
Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders and monitor delivery schedules.
Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting the resolution of any purchasing or delivery issues.
Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to help maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Assist with obtaining quotations, comparing costs and supporting purchasing decisions.
Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records, ensuring information is kept up to date.
Work closely with internal departments, including sales, operations and warehouse teams, to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
Support the Procurement Manager with supplier performance, cost‑saving opportunities and general procurement projects.
Requirements
Be organised, proactive and commercially aware.
Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
Have the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
Be keen to learn and develop within a procurement and purchasing environment.
Be comfortable working in a fully office‑based role within a busy manufacturing and distribution business.
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