Buyer Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Trainee Buyer
Macfarlane Group —Reading
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Assistant Buyer
Mint Velvet —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
English Provender Company —Thatcham
- £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Senior Buyer
Amentum —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
Junior Buyer
Infinitesima —Abingdon
- £26,000 - £33,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
6d
Project Buyer
Linxon —Didcot
- Full-time
- English
4d
Senior Category Buyer
Xtrac —Thatcham
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Time management
Junior Buyer
The Perfume Shop —High Wycombe
- Up to £34,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Employee discount
Buyer Plants
Crocus.co.uk —Windlesham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Analytics
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Technical Buyer - Composites
McLaren Racing Ltd —Woking
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
4d
Junior Buyer
Procter & Gamble —Weybridge
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Senior Buyer - IT Hardware and Technology
LA Micro —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Analytics
Quick apply
Procurement & Contract Manager Digital Spoke
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £51,928 - £58,602 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Budgeting
1d
Purchasing Administrator
SABETI WAIN AEROSPACE LTD —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Senior Buyer – Industrials, MRO & FM
Nomad Foods —Woking
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
4d
Buyer - Marine Technical
Royal Caribbean Group —Weybridge
- Analysis skills
- Maths
- Travel
Procurement Specialist
Crescent Purchasing Consortium —Oxford
- £40,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
Purchasing Manager
LMN Motors Limited —Farnham
- £28,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Strategic Sourcing Executive
Softcat —Marlow
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- School
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
Procurement Manager
Acorn —Slough
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Referral programme

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Trainee Buyer

Macfarlane Group -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £32,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stock ordering
CIPS
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost control
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Stock replenishment
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Tilehurst, Reading
Salary: Up to £32,000 (dependent on experience) + bonus
Benefits: Up to 27 days holiday (+ bank holidays & buy/sell scheme), pension, full training including CIPS support, progression opportunities, employee discounts and more
Sector: Packaging Distribution

Start your career in procurement with a market leader
At Macfarlane Packaging, we protect what matters – our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment.

With over 75 years of success, we offer long-term stability combined with a supportive, collaborative environment where people can build meaningful careers. If you’re looking to take your first step into procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop, and progress.

The role
As our Trainee Buyer, you’ll join our local procurement team and gain hands-on experience across all aspects of purchasing and supply chain operations.

You’ll begin by supporting stock control and day-to-day purchasing activity, learning how to manage supplier relationships, control costs, and maintain optimal stock levels. As your experience grows, you’ll take on more responsibility and develop into a fully-fledged Buyer.

We’ll also support your professional development, including the opportunity to study towards a recognised CIPS qualification.

Key responsibilities

Support day-to-day purchasing activity across the site
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Monitor stock levels and help maintain efficient inventory control
Build relationships with suppliers and support sourcing activities
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Maintain accurate system records and procurement data
Develop an understanding of the full supply chain process
Gain knowledge of our packaging products and solutions

What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and potential, rather than direct procurement experience.

Essential:

Experience in a commercial, administrative, or customer-focused environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good communication skills and confidence dealing with others
IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
A genuine interest in developing a career in procurement

Desirable:

Exposure to stock control, purchasing, or supply chain environments
Analytical mindset with an interest in cost control or data

What you’ll get

25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
Bonus and incentive schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Full training and structured career development
Support towards CIPS professional qualifications
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
Volunteering day and long service awards

Your future with us
This role offers a clear pathway into a Buyer position and beyond. With structured development plans and access to recognised qualifications, you’ll have everything you need to build a long-term career in procurement, including CIPS accredited training along the way.

Next Steps/How to Apply All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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