Junior Buyer - Redditch

£25-30,000 per annum • Full-time • Permanent

Our client, a leading construction company, based in Redditch, is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their family-run business.

You will support the procurement team by managing purchasing activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisitions. Your role will involve liaising with suppliers, negotiating prices, and maintaining accurate records to support the needs of the business.

What are the day-to-day duties of the Junior Buyer?

Assist in the procurement of construction materials.
Assist in sourcing and procuring materials, goods, and services.
Assisting in evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed to make purchasing decisions.
Assisting in the maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels using SAP ERP or similar systems.
Assisting in monitoring market trends, pricing, and availability of materials to make informed buying decisions.
Ensuring timely delivery of goods while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Utilising knowledge of groundwork and civil materials in purchasing decisions.
Collaborating with team members and other departments as needed
Engaging in ongoing learning and professional development to enhance skills
Supporting the buying team in meeting company objectives and targets

What skills and experience do I need for this Junior Buyer?

Knowledge of groundwork construction materials and civils is an advantage
Adequate computer literacy and admin qualities.
Works well in a team.
Commercially aware.
Ambitious and self-motivated.
Work well under supervision and on their own initiative.

What's on offer for this Junior Buyer?

Salary up to £30,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive package.
Supportive Environment: Work in a professional and friendly atmosphere where team collaboration is key.
Advanced Systems: Benefit from state-of-the-art systems designed to streamline your work and enhance productivity.
Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career progression within a leading construction firm.

Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency with two offices. The first office is in Alcester, Warwickshire and the second office is in Redditch, Worcestershire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Pershore, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.

We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants within 48 hours. You can also contact us at our Alcester office on 01789 532220 or our Redditch office on 01527 911700.

Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors.

Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Supply Chain and some Industrial.