Junior Buyer

Overview

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision equipment used across aerospace, optics, R&D and wider industrial sectors. With a strong global footprint, including international sales and service centres, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation known for engineering excellence, innovation, and world-class product quality.

We are looking for a highly organised Junior Buyer to support our client's busy procurement and planning functions at their Head Office. This role is ideal for someone early in their procurement/supply chain career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and detailed data.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials, components, and information flow smoothly through the business - helping the team maintain on-time delivery, accurate planning, and strong supplier relationships.

• Support the procurement team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Raise, update and maintain purchase orders in line with requirements.
• Proactively chase open orders and expedite deliveries where required.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times and order status.
• Assist with basic supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms.
• Chase internal production departments to ensure timely completion of planned orders.
• Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies, invoice queries and documentation issues.
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory control activities.

• Experience in a purchasing, supply chain or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to build rapport with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive, positive approach to problem solving and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with data and systems (ERP/MRP experience an advantage).
• Eager to learn and grow within procurement and planning functions.

• Training and development within a global engineering business
• Opportunity to progress into wider procurement, planning or supply chain roles
• A collaborative, supportive team environment