Junior Buyer

Reed ,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000 per annum

Overview

I am currently working with a market leading, award winning organisation based in Cheltenham who are looking to grow their small Procurement team, this is a full-time permanent role offering development and progression opportunities. This role requires buying experience and a passion for negotiating with suppliers. Ideally you will have at least a year of experience in a similar role and you are working towards a CIPS qualification. The opportunity: The Junior Buyer will work under the direction of the Procurement Manager to provide support across a wide range of procurement functions centrally and to our practices; Ongoing maintenance of supplier catalogues and price lists Supplier queries and management Contract monitoring Assisting with supplier/procurement relationships Active support in the tendering process of core supplies Ongoing assessment of contractual performance and ensuring all suppliers remain compliant with legislation. Ensuring operational staff are trained on purchasing standards and procedures Supporting the business with new practice mobilisation What we’re looking for; Ideally working towards a CIPS qualification Proven experience in a commercially focused environment Proven experience working within a fast - paced, process driven environment Team player with the ability to work independently Confidence in communicating at all levels within the organisation A can do, enabling attitude, comfortable with ambiguity; adaptable and flexible Persistent, driving through change in a way that gets buy in from stakeholders A self-motivated individual with a genuine interest and knowledge of the procurement process, together with a genuine drive to progress within a rapidly expanding company. For more information email today

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