We have an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Manufacturing Buyer to join our Supply Chain department based out of our Vantage Point, Snodland office, reporting into the Supply Chain Manager. Position Summary: This role is to support the senior buyer and department manager with all procurement-related tasks such as, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, capable of managing an open order book across a range of 200 Suppliers, providing administrative support, updating ERP system and running MRP. You will be focused on timely delivery and proactive communication to the senior Buyer on supply chain risk They will work closely with venders and keep track of market trends. The candidate will be focused on achieving customer satisfaction. You will be highly organised with the ability to carry out several tasks in parallel with differing priorities and differing timescales. You will be familiar with customs processes and inbound freight terms able to ensure the organisation complies with relevant HM Customs & Excise regulations. Main duties and responsibilities: Work with senior Buyers to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships Write, place and track purchase orders Ensure products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a right price Negotiate with venders and building positive, long-term relationships Research new suppliers and making recommendations to the senior buyer Manage the entire open order book for a range of selected suppliers to achieve on time delivery Actively work alongside Purchase admin to progress past due purchase orders for all lines informing Buyers of critical issues as they arise Proactively Monitor and progress potential stock out lines for key items working closely with the Buyer to ensure timely action can be taken to infill the supply chain and maintain service to Production and Customers Appraise Senior Buyer, Departmental manager of any risk of a back order so communication can take place to minimise any Customer contract penalties Support the Buyers in progressing back-order items on purchase order assisting with express freight quotations where appropriate Support Process Improvement identification Liaise with other departments within organisation to ensure projects are completed To represent the business core values at all times Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required Review and approve supplier invoices for payment, reconciling any differences Experience: Comprehensive use and understanding of MRP/ERP systems Proven ability to manage own time effectively, whilst working to tight deadlines Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Effective team working and networking skills and the ability to work independently using own initiative The ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload A willingness to help others and go the extra mile to meet targets and objectives Excellent internal/external customer service skills Qualifications/Education: 5 GCSE’s or equivalent Experience within a manufacturing environment Comprehensive understanding of MRP/ERP system 1-3 years purchasing experience Experience of working in a fast-paced environment Raw material purchasing Experience in Microsoft Office Suite LI-NA1