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We are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business, supporting daily procurement operations, supplier management and purchase order administration. Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will ensure purchasing information remains accurate, deliveries are monitored and procurement activities run efficiently across the business. Key Responsibilities Purchase Order Management: Maintain accurate purchase order records within the ERP system, ensuring delivery dates, supplier information and supporting documentation remain up to date and compliant with internal procedures. Supplier Communication & Expediting: Liaise with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, confirm delivery schedules, chase outstanding orders and proactively identify potential delays that could impact production. Procurement Reporting & Data Analysis: Support the preparation of supplier On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) reports, monitor procurement KPIs and maintain accurate data to help identify supplier performance trends and opportunities for improvement. Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Goods-In and Finance to resolve purchasing queries, address delivery discrepancies and maintain effective communication across the business. Buying Support & Development: Provide operational support and cover for Buyers during periods of absence, develop knowledge of key suppliers and purchasing processes, and gradually take ownership of additional buying responsibilities as experience develops.Requirements: Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, planning or relevant administrative role. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. Strong communication skills. Location: Bolton Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid (Fridays from Home). Salary: £25k - £27k Benefits: 25 days Holidays* + Bank Holidays Service days Sick pay Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10% or above) Professional memberships Life Assurance Healthcare package Occupational Health Free Eye Tests Mental Health Support Bonus Scheme APPLY NOW and feel free to contact Jacob at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)

Are you a IT Buyer looking for a Lead Buyer role? Are you looking for an international role? Are you an Indirect Buyer with an interest in technology looking for your first role in IT Procurement?If so, come and join our IT procurement team!Salary: Circa 45,000 - 55,000 depending on experienceDynami

Buying Support & Development: Provide operational support and cover for Buyers during periods of absence, develop knowledge of key suppliers and purchasing processes, and gradually take ownership of additional buying responsibilities as experience develops.

Responsible to: Merchandise Manager Department: Merchandising Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Strategy (10%): • With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned., • With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present, • Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning Plan (35%): • Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process, • Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan, • Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s, • Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly, • Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers., • Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers Stock (5%): • Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser, • Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy, • Manage Intake at category and line level Trade (50%): • Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings, • Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level., • Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews, • Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group, • Meet and gain approval: Incorporating o Forecasting any sales variance to plan o Creation of OTB’s o Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations o Markdown proposals • Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators, • Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes, • Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores Behavioural: • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations., • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions, • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders., • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results., • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all. Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed: • Experience within a similar role is essential, • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous, • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the most respected companies in their field, offering long term contracts and competitive rates for the ideal candidate. Type Permanent 2023-03-01 You will develop relationships and continuously manage the current and future subcontract supply chain. Creating networks and building influence and advocacy across the businesses and stakeholder groups. You will support pre-construction during tenders, writing and reviewing tender responses on supply chain management. In addition you will assist and advise on supply chain strategy and procurement activities to ensure that the best value proposition is built into our tenders. You will work with the commercial team to analyse and report on sub-contractor usage, creating and reporting on metrics to the senior leadership team, extracting findings and producing recommendations to improve and become more efficient. You will be the custodian of Sourcedogg, our chosen supply chain management tool, using and integrating this with our other systems throughout the business, You will improve supply chain standards around modern slavery, local engagement, carbon reduction, CSR, and sustainability Project / Category Details. Constantly promoting and maintaining compliance with the project processes and procedures, particularly those relating to the supply chain. You will also support procurement the day to day, including administrative activity. • Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy, creating a class leading supply chain., • Collaborate with pre-construction, operations, senior management and downstream suppliers., • Determine key supply chain KPIs, • Suggest and implement solutions for process improvements, • Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner, • Train and educate others, • Provide constructive feedback, • Lead B to B supply chain meetings., • Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers, • Develop win win relationships with our supply chain partners., • Develop and implement the supply chain software through the Group., • Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for (x) years, • Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.), • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success, • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills, • Team player, • Good time-management skills, • Great interpersonal and communication skills, • Relationship management; proven ability to engage others, create networks and build influence and advocacy across different businesses and stakeholder groups – internal and external, • Confidence in working with people at all levels in an organisation, • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success, • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills, • Team player, • Good time-management skills, • Great interpersonal and communication skills Disclaimer: Keyman is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Responsible to: Merchandise Manager Department: Merchandising Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester To lead the team to deliver all Channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans. Drive business change to achieve company goals/objectives. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Strategy (10%): • With the Buyer review previous season and capture lessons learned., • With the Buyer create the strategy for the department and present, • Drive Team development supporting the business to facilitate internal promotions and succession planning Plan (35%): • Approve the proposed grading from the trading Merchandiser for input into the assortment planning process, • Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season annually and apply plan at Category/Season level to meet the Buyer Group/Season plan, • Quarterly plan at Category/Season level with the Buyer to submit a plan on the System that reflects the best possible mix of product to deliver the KPI’s, • Formulate range plan at Store level in conjunction with the Buyer quarterly, • Attend selection/pre-selection meetings with the Buyer and suppliers., • Plan the Pre Scheduling to meet the range plan – In conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers Stock (5%): • Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant merchandiser, • Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy, • Manage Intake at category and line level Trade (50%): • Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings, • Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level., • Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews, • Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group, • Meet and gain approval: Incorporating o Forecasting any sales variance to plan o Creation of OTB’s o Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations o Markdown proposals • Provide Retail with Merchandising aids through the Store Allocators, • Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes, • Create and Manage/monitor sell out dates against all products Establish collaborative working relationships across functions including Online, Store operations, visuals, Marketing, Finance, DC and Stores Behavioural: • Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations., • Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions, • Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders., • Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results., • Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all. Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed: • Experience within a similar role is essential, • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous, • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus #J-18808-Ljbffr

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By maintaining the integrity of purchase order information and driving timely supplier updates, the Junior Buyer directly contributes to smoother planning, fewer disruptions, and stronger operational reliability. If you're ready to grow into buying responsibility and make a tangible impact through h

We're looking for a commercially sharp, trend-obsessed Buyer / Category Manager to take ownership of a fast-growing beauty brand all of their categories. Build and evolve beauty ranges that delivers on both hype and profitability. Beauty Buyer | Manchester | Cosmetics | £45,000 - £55,000.

Buildings and Construction UK Buyer Location: Broughton, Flintshire Working arrangement: Minimum three days onsite each week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays mandatory Hours: 35 hours per week across 4. IR35 status: Inside Security clearance: BPSS+ clearance required Travel: Limited travel to other UK

As a Buyer at RS Integrated Supply, you will effectively manage the procurement activity for our key clients of our EMEA business and drive delivery of key performance and savings KPIs.

Interim Project Buyer £350-£440 per day 6 month contract 4 days per week Monday-Thursday 37 hours per week Site based - Chorley Im currently supporting a fantastic business within the Nuclear Defence sector in the search for an experienced Project Buyer. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on pro

Buyer - Passionate About Net Zero and Decarbonisation Location: Warrington (3 days a week in the office) Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in procurement while contributing to a more sustainable future? Join a leading force in procurement and supply chain management, driving innovation acros

MERITUS are recruiting for a Buildings and Construction Buyer to join our client within the aerospace sector on a contract running until 30 July 2027 from their site in Broughton. BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION BUYER - INSIDE IR35 - UP TO £44. The Buildings and Construction Buyer will support procurement

Procurement Associate / Category Support Buyer Location: Warrington (3 days per week in the office) Are you looking to build your procurement career within a purpose-driven organisation that genuinely values collaboration, social impact, and professional development? We're seeking a Procurement Ass

Morson Edge are recruiting for a experienced Buyer to join a major manufacturing organisation, supporting large-scale construction, facilities and capital investment projects across multiple UK sites.

A day in the life of a Murphy Subcontract BuyerEnsure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers and sub-contractors. Murphy is recruiting for a Subcontract Buyer to work with Transportation on the TRUe project at Shipley and

Job Description:Job TitleProcurement Administrator / Junior Purchasing AssistantDepartmentProcurement / Supply ChainReports ToProcurement Manager / Senior BuyerJob PurposeTo provide administrative support to the Procurement team by accurately entering purchasing data, monitoring supplier deliveries,

Murphy is recruiting for a Buyer to work with Energy on Murphy OHL Diversions and New BuildOur business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Buy

Buyer (Subcontract & Materials)Location: Hampton/Sunbury-On-ThamesBusiness Unit: EnvironmentAbout UsGalliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work

Senior Buyer (Technology)Permanent, Full-timeLocation: Manchester Airport (Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office)SummaryBased at Manchester AirportHybrid working model with 3 days per week in the officeCompetitive salary plus 15% bonusOpportunity to shape and influence technology procurement

As our Buyer, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. The Role at a GlanceBuyer / Buying & Operations (Procurement & Operations Manager) Oxfordshire – Fully site-based durin

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Buyer to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. A day in the life of a Murphy Subcontract BuyerProvide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and materials.

As our Buyer / Procurement Manager, you'll bring these elements together, helping our team translate artistic vision into beautifully finished work, ready to take its place in extraordinary settings. The Role at a GlanceBuyer Procurement Manager Oxfordshire – Fully site-based during probation, wi

Experience of (and comfortable working within) a Buyer driven business without design team support. This is a hands on buying role suitable for a successful experienced Buyer with the skills and experience of product development combined with the ability to lead and develop others.

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a large industrial facility in Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull.

A market leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Buyer with a background managing complex procurement projects to help deliver large-scale build and services projects in the Power, Energy & Utilities sectors.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to support the growth of a greenfield procurement function in Oxford.

Your Yours Clothing Limited is seeking an experienced Buyer to develop and build a compelling offer for a defined area, aligning with brand identity and company ethos.

Henderson Brown in West Midlands is seeking a Procurement Manager to own a category portfolio and manage a Buyer.

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and operational procurement for live civils and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom.

Senior Buyer to support the growth of a greenfield procurement function within an exciting and innovative organisation. The Senior Buyer is a newly created position within a greenfield Procurement team, supporting the Head of Procurement and wider team in delivering first-class procurement activity

We are looking for an excess stock buyer to work closely with our founder and our tech team to procure stock deals.

Work in partnership with the Category team to deliver the category P&L, ensuring that sourcing decisions directly support margin, cost, and growth targets, including achieving annual cost‑price reductions through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.Delivering Category and Com

Are you an experienced FMCG Buyer who wants to join a very successful retail and wholesale business? Here you will lead supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance.

Proven experience in a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement role, ideally within an industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation operating within a busy industrial and chemical manufacturing en

Im currently supporting a fantastic business within the Nuclear Defence sector in the search for an experienced Project Buyer. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on project buyer with engineering procurement experience, strong supplier negotiation skills, the ability to manage delivery-critical sup

Morson Group is seeking an Interim Project Buyer for a site-based role in Chorley within the Nuclear Defence sector.

JD Sports Fashion plc in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer - Apparel for a 12-month FTC.

They are seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and operational procurement activity for live civils and infrastructure projects within a permanent position.

Senior Buyer - Apparel - 12 Month FTC. Experienced Buyer or currently in a senior buying role.

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