Vickerstock are working in partnership with a hugely successful agricultural business in Armagh on the appointment of a Junior Buyer. On offer is an attractive salary and a large amount of responsibility and autonomy for the successful applicant. £30,000 Core hours: 09:00 - 16:30 Standard working hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Duties will include: Have sole responsibility for the whole purchasing function Responsibility for developing and creating supplier relationships Ensure that the correct amount of stock is available and quickly deal with any shortfalls Source new suppliers and engage in effective negotiation on price and lead time Report directly to the Head of Finance and provide weekly updates Liaise closely with accounts regarding invoices What you will need to succeed: Three year's in a similar position Strong interest in developing a career in purchasing Confident communication with negotiation skills Strong Excel skills (essential) MRP/SAGE skills (not essential) Ability to work in a stand alone position. For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin, our Supply Chain specialist today. Skills: purchasing buyer procurement