Leicester
Junior Buyer Location: Leicestershire Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Company Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision equipment used across aerospace, optics, R&D and wider industrial sectors. With a strong global footprint, including international sales and service centres, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation known for engineering excellence, innovation, and world-class product quality. The Role We are looking for a highly organised Junior Buyer to support our client's busy procurement and planning functions at their Head Office. This role is ideal for someone early in their procurement/supply chain career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and detailed data. You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials, components, and information flow smoothly through the business - helping the team maintain on-time delivery, accurate planning, and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities • Support the procurement team with day-to-day administrative tasks., • Raise, update and maintain purchase orders in line with requirements., • Proactively chase open orders and expedite deliveries where required., • Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times and order status., • Assist with basic supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms., • Chase internal production departments to ensure timely completion of planned orders., • Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system., • Resolve delivery discrepancies, invoice queries and documentation issues., • Monitor stock levels and support inventory control activities. About You • Experience in a purchasing, supply chain or administrative role., • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail., • Confident communicator able to build rapport with suppliers and internal teams., • Proactive, positive approach to problem solving and deadlines., • Comfortable working with data and systems (ERP/MRP experience an advantage)., • Eager to learn and grow within procurement and planning functions. What's On Offer • Competitive salary, • Training and development within a global engineering business, • Opportunity to progress into wider procurement, planning or supply chain roles, • A collaborative, supportive team environment