Junior Buyer in Tewkesbury

About the role

We are looking for a proactiveJunior Buyer to join our small procurement team at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Tewkesbury. Reporting to the Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility by placing, processing and expediting purchase orders across a range of materials and services.

This is a hands-on role with real variety — ideal for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, keeping things moving at pace, and improving how purchasing is done day-to-day.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday – 8am – 4:30pm

Friday – 8am – 1pm

Key responsibilities

As our Buyer, you will:

• Place, process and expedite purchase orders to support production continuity and site operations.
• Support key departmental KPIs including on-time delivery, cost control, and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Strategic Buyer on day-to-day procurement priorities and problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate supplier and vendor records, ensuring data is up to date and reliable.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including supplier visits and performance (KPI) feedback.
• Support formal RFQs and contribute to cost saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Run routine RFQs to support budget targets and ongoing cost control.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value across price, lead time, and delivery performance.
• Ensure suppliers comply with the Trelleborg Code of Conduct and sustainability expectations.

Skills & behaviours

• Strong numerical and analytical skills — confident working with data, spotting trends and reporting.
• Solid IT capability (especially Excel and Word) and familiarity with MRP / purchasing systems.
• Confident, positive communicator who can work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.

Experience

• Procurement and/or administration experience (ideally within a manufacturing setting).
• CIPS Level 3 or desire to undertake CIPS qualifications

Why join Trelleborg Sealing Solutions?

You’ll be joining a global business where procurement plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing performance and customer delivery. In this role you’ll gain exposure to supplier management, operational purchasing, RFQs, negotiation, and continuous improvement — with support from an experienced team.