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Junior Buyer

EP Group -
Birmingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Report generation
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost control
Microsoft Office
Numeracy
Maths
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Cost optimisation planning
Management reporting
Project leadership
Negotiated procurement
Project management experience
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation

Full job description

Junior Buyer

Location: Birmingham / Onsite

EP Group – Junior Buyer:

EP Group is a global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia. We specialise in a range of paper and plastic based packaging products, selling to many of the world’s largest retailers including Marks & Spencer, Amazon and McDonalds.

We have an opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our purchasing team in our Birmingham Head Office.

The Junior Buyer will be responsible for a managing a subcategory – managing the existing supply base for that subcategory, sourcing new suppliers and negotiating costs. The Junior Buyer will provide accurate pricing information to other departments in a timely manner related to their subcategory.

Key accountabilities – Junior Buyer:

Manage the supplier base for a subcategory, including sourcing new suppliers and negotiating pricing
Supplier performance reviews
RFI/RFQ – Complete enquiries accurately and within defined timescales.
Full cost analysis
Data – Ensure data regarding product, suppliers etc is set up and maintained accurately.
Account support – Be the first point of contact for the account support functions
Reports – Generate and maintain departmental and category specific reports e.g. Category spend/margin, Raw Material tracking.
Meetings – Attend supplier meetings, prepare pre-meeting reports with KPI trackers and take and file minutes.
New suppliers – Research, assess and negotiate with potential new suppliers, updating the supplier intelligence matrix.
Supplier onboarding
Samples – Organise and label supplier samples rotating new/obsolete to make sure storage is available at all times.
Plan and deliver cost reduction initiatives using data analysis and sourcing strategies
Collaborate with internal teams including operations, stock control, and quality to meet production and business objectives

Essential Experience – Junior Buyer:

Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment is essential.
This is a fast paced environment and attention to detail is paramount, as is the ability to communicate with people internally and externally on all levels.
Supplier sourcing and demonstrable experience in price negotiations with suppliers.
Ability to use initiative and have the energy and passion to make things happen
Experience leading various projects at one time and working cross-functionally
CIPS qualification desirable
Experience of using SAP beneficial, but not essential.
Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
Microsoft office
Negotiation Skills
Good level of numeracy
Prioritisation Abilities
Ability to self-manage
Adaptable to fast-changing environments

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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