Junior Buyer (Corporate Procurement)

About this role

To support the Corporate Procurement team in the delivery of day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of goods and services across the organisation. The role provides an opportunity to develop core procurement knowledge, commercial awareness, and understanding of company procurement processes, systems, policies, and supplier relationships. Working under close supervision, the Junior Buyer performs routine procurement and administrative activities while developing technical and professional procurement skills.

Key Responsibilities Procurement Support Assist with sourcing activities for goods, materials, and services in accordance with company procurement procedures. Support the preparation, creation, and processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Obtain and compile supplier quotations for review and evaluation. Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Support supplier communications regarding orders, deliveries, and routine enquiries.

Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and support the purchase-to-pay process. Supplier and Contract Support Contribute to supplier performance monitoring and reporting activities. Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation. Support supplier onboarding and administrative processes where required. Assist in gathering market and supplier information to support procurement activities. Administration and Data Management Maintain accurate procurement data within company systems and databases.

Ensure procurement records, files, and documentation are complete and up to date. Generate routine procurement reports and provide administrative support to the procurement team. Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements. Stakeholder Support Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders. Respond to routine procurement queries and direct more complex matters to senior team members.

Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure procurement requirements are met efficiently. Continuous Improvement Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing procurement processes and efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting, and administrative processes. Support implementation of procurement best practices and standard operating procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Foundation Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in a related field plus relevant work experience.