Junior Buyer

Your new company SME is looking to hire a Junior Buyer for its expanding business. First and foremost, the right personality and culture fit is crucial aside to having the right technical skills. This organisation has great people who are brilliant at their job, down-to-earth, genuinely willing to help each other – that's the kind of candidate that will succeed in this business. Job ref. #(phone number removed) Your new role Understanding customer requirements and undertaking research into specified products and alternative product sourcing Analysing market trends and data to identify product recommendations Negotiating best value for money Developing relationships with stakeholders and suppliersWhat you'll need to succeed Purchasing, supply chain experience or knowledge with a passion to develop a career in procurement i.e. Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, Buying Assistant etc. Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills – the right culture fit is crucial Ability to analyse market trends and identify merchandising strategies Proactive, flexible and adaptable, willing to learn, team player mentality What you'll get in return Friendly and vibrant work environment, great people culture Supportive manager, great opportunity to learn and move into a purchasing role! Hybrid work policy, 2-3 days onsite a week in Dorset Salary up to £30,000 + excellent benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please email your updated CV (word doc.) with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and post code, and tell me a bit about yourself! **Only candidates who do not require sponsorship will be considered. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)