We are a rapidly expanding and exciting new business offering the very latest ‘Full Fibre’ to homes and businesses across the nation. With broadband speeds of up to 1000 Mbps, new Wi-Fi 6 technology, exceptional customer service, and costing no more than current internet packages, customer growth is expected to be exponential.
The Role
Joining a dynamic and growing company in Worksop, the Junior Buyer will be an integral part of the Procurement department. This role primarily involves administering purchasing activities and managing the administration of ERP systems for Procurement. You will support the procurement processes, ensuring efficient and accurate handling of purchasing documents and data.
Based on-site and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who is keen to contribute to a thriving start-up environment. As a Junior Buyer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in procurement and ERP system management, making this position a valuable stepping stone towards greater responsibilities in the field.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain close communication between suppliers, the company’s stakeholders and relevant departments.
* Create, issue, and monitor both large and small purchase requisitions & orders to fulfil company demand and ensure on-time delivery, cost, and delivery targets are met.
* Update contracts and maintain transactional purchase-related data, while adhering to the organization’s procurement-related procedures through execution in the company’s ERP system.
* Request, process, and maintain relevant documentation throughout the supply chain process (supplier quotation, PO, supplier order acknowledgment, transport documentation, invoicing).
* Support and review company management systems and other necessary reports to determine material supply, derive trends, perform cost analysis, and maintain proper inventory.
* Conduct routine supplier business data reviews.
* Work with senior management to improve the end-to-end purchasing processes, communicating gaps and proposing solutions.
* Assist the finance department in the approval of accounts payable invoices.
* Act as a subject matter expert on purchase order processes.
The Candidate
* A detailed understanding of order fulfilment processes and procedures.
* Experience in using Sage Intacct, or similar ERP procurement systems.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Experience in requesting, receiving, and evaluating quotes from suppliers to verify requirements, pricing and specifications.
* Accounts Payable and Office experience are relevant.
* Knowledge of inventory management systems & processes.
* Knowledge of contract management.
* Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Procure to Pay (P2P) systems.
* Working towards CIPS qualification.
* Demonstrates logical and organised behaviours.
* Desire to develop self via learning and experience.
* Developing communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Self-starter, able to understand their role and their responsibilities without waiting to be prompted in order to act.
The Rewards
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & birthday off.
* Company pension contribution.
* Excellent private medical and dental cover.
* £1000 employee referral scheme.
* Superb maternity support package.
* Generous business mileage reimbursement.
* Continuous development and long-term career prospects.
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