Junior Buyer

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a leading Lincolnshire specialist parts, components & tooling-distributor (direct to the customer) recruiting for a Junior Buyer (3 months fixed term contract).-

As a Junior Buyer you will ensure the availability of allocated product ranges for both pre-season & ongoing stock requirements, ensuring stock availability will meet customer demand.-

Duties:-

• Working closely with the wider buying team, you will aim to purchase products at reduced costs / best price, best lead times, best quality & at acceptable delivery costs.-
• Efficiently plan & prioritise purchasing requirements-
• Prevent stock outs by forward planning, chasing low stock products &-the possibility of alternative supply.
• Place timely orders with suppliers by considering the most efficient balance between quantity, price & delivery costs.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates, ensuring they are aware of priority purchase orders & that all products are received inbound OTIF.-
• Monitor products that are overstocked & explore possible avenues to reduce it such as restocking at suppliers.
• Monitor new products & introduce any assigned products as soon as possible, keeping the system up to date on the progress.
• Ensure product flow is as smooth as possible, considering factors such as space &-booking in time.
• Book in deliveries & liaise with Goods In on delivery issues.
• Liaise with the warehouse regarding any stock issues.

Attributes:-

• Experience in a buying, purchasing or procurement role in a junior capacity or other-
• Used to purchasing a diverse array of products, parts, components, tooling, machinery, auxiliaries etc..-
• Previous experience within a wholesaler-or direct supplier-distributor business would be ideal
• Available immediately & happy to work on a 3 months fixed term-

This role could suit someone working as a Junior Buyer, Trainee Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Graduate Buyer, Buying Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Junior Procurement Buyer, Sourcing Coordinator or any other job title with buying duties

Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!-