Junior Buyer

Description

Junior Buyer

Location: Manchester (southwest)

Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £35,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We're supporting a fast-growing manufacturing business to recruit a Junior Buyer into a brand new role created through continued expansion within their FMCG division.

Based at a newly developed manufacturing facility, this is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their procurement or supply chain career to gain hands-on exposure within a busy FMCG environment.

Working closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider operations team, you'll support the sourcing of raw materials and packaging while helping ensure production runs smoothly across day-to-day activity and new product launches.

This role would suit someone organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials in line with production requirements

Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently

Support sourcing activities and supplier evaluations

Maintain supplier databases, records, and purchasing information

Assist with cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives

Work collaboratively with operations, production, and supply chain teams

Support new product launches and ongoing production activity

Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing ManagerWhat We're Looking For

Some experience within a buying, purchasing, or supply chain role would be ideal

Strong organisational and time management skills

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Good communication skills and willingness to learn

Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

Interest in procurement, purchasing, or supply chainAdditional Information

Onsite role, Monday to Friday

Initial training hours 08:30-16:30

Longer-term flexibility around start/finish times between 07:00-17:00

Brand new position due to growth

Supportive team environment with strong exposure across procurement and operationsBenefits

22 days holiday increasing to 24 after 2 years + bank holidays + birthday off

Pension (3% employee / 5% employer)Why Join? xjnqpsq

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing FMCG business investing heavily into its manufacturing and supply chain operations. You'll gain broad exposure across purchasing and operations, work within a supportive team, and have genuine opportunity to develop your career within procurement and supply chain

Ad ID: 5418309745