Purchasing Work, Jobs in Alford, Som (with Salaries)

Junior Buyer
Modus Furniture Ltd —Chard
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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1d
Trainee Sales Manager/Buyer
I Buy and Sell Jewellers —Yeovil
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Ling Design Ltd —Bath
- From £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Buyer (Trading Manager)
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Agile
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
9d
Supply Planning & Procurement Manager
Lyons Seafoods Ltd —Warminster
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
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10d
Contracts Administrator
3 Solutions (2011) Limited —Shepton Mallet
- £22,630.00 - £26,509.43 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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3d
Retail Buyer
Longleat —Warminster
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
Buyer
Callen-Lenz —Salisbury
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Buyer's Assistant
Funky Pigeon —Bristol
- £14,400 - £16,800 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Procurement Manager
Wilson James —Bridgwater
- From £65,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Systems and Supply Chain Coordinator
The Cornish Bakery —Paulton
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Roofing Contracts Manager (Full time, Permanent)
Earthy Developments —Glastonbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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Procurement Analyst
apetito —Trowbridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
10d
Purchasing Administrator
Ayvens —Bristol
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Procurement Analyst
Ayvens —Bristol
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Procurement Analyst - 12 Month FTC
Future Publishing —Bath
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Referral programme
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Procurement Manager
apetito —Trowbridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Commercial / Procurement Managers (all levels) – Digital and IT Solutions
Turner & Townsend —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Contracts
Quick apply
Category Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Bristol
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
Apprentice Procurement Supply Professional - Bristol
Gleeds —Bristol
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Junior Buyer

Modus Furniture Ltd -
Chard

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,000 - £32,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Company events
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Supply chain experience (1–3 years)
Procurement experience (1–3 years)
Procurement
Supply chain
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
MRP
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Manufacturing
Communication skills

Full job description

Junior Buyer

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Are you organised, commercially minded, and looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain?

We're looking for a Junior Buyer to join our growing team and play a key role in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently to support our operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, administration, planning, or supply chain experience who is keen to develop their procurement expertise within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of the purchasing process, helping to drive supplier performance, maintain stock availability, and support the smooth running of the business. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy building relationships and solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Summary
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The Junior Buyer will support the Purchasing team in delivering a responsive and efficient procurement service, ensuring materials and services are sourced in line with business requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining stock availability, supporting supplier performance, and contributing to the achievement of cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the Junior Buyer will help ensure the smooth flow of materials through the business while developing their procurement knowledge and commercial awareness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
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- Raise and manage purchase orders in a timely manner with approved suppliers.

- Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively expedite orders to ensure materials are available to meet production and customer requirements.

- Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support service, quality, and cost objectives.

- Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, and inventory data within the ERP system.

- Assist in monitoring stock levels and support inventory management activities to minimise shortages and excess stock.

- Liaise with Production, Planning, Operations, Sales, and other departments to resolve supply-related issues and support business objectives.

- Support the identification and communication of supply chain risks, escalating concerns and assisting with mitigation plans.

- Contribute to supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and sustainability commitments.

- Support the Purchasing team with reporting, analysis, and administrative tasks as required.

- Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

You need
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- Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, supply chain, planning, or administrative role is desirable.

- Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

- Experience using ERP/MRP systems is advantageous, or a willingness to learn.

- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

You need to be

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- Organised and detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy.

- Proactive and eager to learn, with a desire to develop a career in procurement and supply chain.

- Commercially aware and able to understand the impact of purchasing decisions on the wider business.

- A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

- Resilient and adaptable, able to respond effectively to changing priorities and supply chain challenges.

- A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Modus?

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At Modus we offer more than just a job - we provide a vibrant work environment nestled in a beautiful rural location with a custom-built workspace designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, our state-of-the-art factory, houses both our upholstery and joinery facilities where our teams employ a combination of digital technology and age-old hand finishing techniques to create furniture of the highest level of craft and quality. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic surroundings as you work alongside a passionate and supportive team. We believe in creating a balanced and engaging workplace, with regular social events and activities that foster a strong sense of community.

If you value a great work environment and are eager to contribute to a company that prioritises both professional growth and employee well-being, we’d love to have you on board.

We welcome applications from everyone, especially individuals who are underrepresented in our industry. We understand and value the strength that diversity brings to our business, and we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be heard and valued.

We are proud to be a B Corp certified company & Living Wage accredited.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Flexitime
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chard TA20 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Procurement: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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