At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement tasks and manage purchase orders in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join SEA, a leader in advanced solutions for global safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work onsite in Barnstaple with a supportive team and great resources.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team protecting what matters most.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude towards learning.
The predicted salary is between 25500 - 25500 £ per year.
Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Buyer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in procurement and grow within a cutting-edge Company. Junior Buyer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week. The salary for this role is circa £25,500 per annum depending on experience.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the Senior Buyer & Buyers with daily procurement tasks
- Expediting purchase orders for the business
- Data entry into the company's ERP system
- Processing internal administration of purchase requisitions
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer:
- Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
- Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Cash Plan
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
- Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
The skills you need:
- Have good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with key stakeholders across the organisation
- A proactive attitude to problem solving to ensure on time delivery
- A desire to learn about procurement processes
- Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Understand and implement the company environmental, health & safety policy by accepting individual responsibility and responsibility for those personnel under their authority, including others who may be affected by the company's activities
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300.
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