Junior Buyer/ Procurement Assistant

JUNIOR BUYER / PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Location - Northampton Salary - £27,000 per annum+ DOE Hours – Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM We're looking for a Junior Buyer / Procurement Assistant to join a growing Northampton-based business and play a key role in making sure the right materials, components and equipment are sourced, ordered and delivered on time. This isn't a role where you'll simply raise POs and wait for the phone to ring. You'll be speaking to suppliers, chasing deliveries, comparing quotes, managing lead times and solving problems before they become bigger issues. What you'll be doing: Raising and managing purchase orders Sourcing materials, components, equipment and consumables Getting quotes and comparing prices Building strong supplier relationships Chasing outstanding orders and managing lead times Resolving delivery issues and shortages Monitoring stock and upcoming requirements Working with technical specifications, product information and part numbers Keeping purchasing and supplier records accurate Supporting the wider procurement and operations teamWhat our client is looking for: We're open to candidates from Purchasing, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain or technical administration backgrounds. You'll ideally have: -Some experience in purchasing/procurement or a materials-led environment -Good commercial awareness -Strong attention to detail -Confidence dealing with suppliers -The ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines -Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills -A proactive "I'll sort it" attitude -The ability to understand technical information, specifications or product requirements Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction or another technical environment would be a big plus. What's on offer? £27,000+ DOE The salary will reflect your experience, with scope for more for the right candidate. You'll also get: -Genuine career progression within procurement -Training and development opportunities -Support from an experienced Procurement Coordinator -The opportunity to develop your buying and supplier management skills -A permanent position within a growing business Interested? If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply today and speak with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions