Job Title: Buyer (Entry Level)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £32,000
Working Pattern: 5 Days On-Site
Reporting To: Senior Buyer
Must have full right to work in the UK to be considered
About the Company
Our client is a well-established stockist and distributor supplying products to customers across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Buyer who is eager to begin their career in procurement and supply chain.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and commercial awareness who is looking for their first Buyer position. Full support and training will be provided, including sponsorship towards CIPS qualifications and ongoing development within a growing procurement team.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Buyer, you will support the purchasing function by ensuring that products and materials are ordered efficiently, suppliers are managed effectively, and stock availability is maintained to meet customer demand. This role offers excellent exposure to procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain operations, making it an ideal first step into a buying career.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries.
- Monitor order confirmations and ensure products are delivered on time.
- Build positive relationships with suppliers and support day-to-day communication.
- Assist with sourcing new suppliers and products when needed.
- Support the Senior Buyer with supplier reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
- Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues in a timely manner.
- Stock & Inventory Management
- Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
- Support the management of inventory to maintain availability while avoiding excess stock.
- Assist with stock reviews and reporting.
- Help identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and support corrective actions.
- Supply Chain & Administration
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Produce reports and analyze purchasing data as needed.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure product availability and customer requirements are met.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain function.
- Ensure purchasing records and documentation are maintained accurately.
About You
We're looking for someone who is keen to develop a career within procurement and supply chain. Previous buying experience is not essential; however, experience within an office-based, administrative, customer service, supply chain, logistics, stock control, or purchasing support environment would be advantageous.
Skills & Experience
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
- Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
- Interest in developing a long-term career within procurement and supply chain.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £32,000
- Full CIPS training and support
- Structured career progression within procurement
- Exposure to supplier management and commercial decision-making
- Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business
- Ongoing training and professional development
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationHP12 Buckinghamshire, Switzerland