Graduate Buyer / Junior Buyer

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known manufacturing organisation in the defence and aerospace sector.

As a Junior or Graduate Buyer, you will provide support to all aspects of the Purchasing and Supply Chain function to enable the delivery of Advanced Technology solutions across a diverse fleet of aircraft to customers worldwide.

This role would be ideal for someone looking to develop a career in procurement and supply chain, with training and support will be provided as you work alongside an experienced team. Previous industry experience is not required for this position - just a determined attitude and an ambitious nature to progress within the field.

This role will require an individual to be security clearable. As such only British or Dual Nationals / Citizenship or long-term UK residents need apply.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating purchase orders
• Liaising with suppliers; expediting deliveries
• Reviewing and analysing stock movements to inform and influence safety stock levels and Economic Order Quantities
• Creating reports and identifying trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Working with the Procurement Team to develop new Policy Documents.

What we have to offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid-working model
• Various benefits; up to 12% matched pension, cycle-to-work scheme, variety of membership discounts etc.

This opportunity would be well suited to a recent Graduate or current Master's/ MSc student, or ambitious individual, looking to pursue and progress within the field of Procurement and Supply Chain.

Whilst industry experience is not required - prior positions or a background in the following may be beneficial: Supply Chain Planner / Suply Chain Analyst / Supply Chain Assistant / Supply Chain Specialist / Procurement Associate / Purchasing Associate / Junior Buyer / Buyer / Customer Service / Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Administrator / Supply Chain Administrator