What does Sil-Mid do? Sil-Mid is a specialist supplier of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other specialist products into a large customer base primarily working in Aerospace and Aviation. This requires an exceptionally high quality of service and attention to detail from our sales team. Our business serves over 5000 customers in 110 countries and lists over 9,000 products. What does a Junior Buyer do? A Junior Buyer is primarily responsible for supporting the selection and purchase of goods and services to meet the requirements of the business. This is the acquisition process and is just one small part of the whole Procurement process. The Junior Buyer is also responsible for date management, pricing maintenance, day to day demand enquiries and stakeholder communication, ensuring agreed expectations are met. Responsibilities Prioritize the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders to ensure expectations are met Communicate key supply matters to internal stakeholders Deliver exceptional customer service and stakeholder satisfaction in procurement, contributing to continuous improvement efforts Collaborate closely with vendors to advance order requirements and maintain accurate lead times Support corrective actions in resolving discrepancies Assist in monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPI's) related to quality and performance Analyse historical data to support inventory replenishment options and provide recommendations to achieve optimum serviceability Contribute towards cost down initiatives to reduce waste and mitigate obsolescence What we're looking for Minimum 12 months experience within an administrative role Proficient in Microsoft office Proactive and self motivated with the ability to take initiative Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Strong attention to detail Excellent team player Punctual and professional Why Silmid? At Silmid we are dedicated to looking after our most important asset - our staff. With us you can enjoy a range of employee benefits. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Birthday off Hybrid working Health cash plan Employee rewards and discounts Wellness programmes