Junior Buyer

Location: Colchester area (own transport required)

Salary: £30-£35k DOE

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established, international organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced business.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop or build on their procurement experience, particularly within international trade and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and liaising with new and existing suppliers
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations
• Negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Preparing and issuing customer quotations
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Monitoring and progressing orders to meet delivery deadlines
• Coordinating with warehouse and logistics teams
• Managing supplier and customer relationships (SRM & CRM)
• Providing high levels of customer service and support

About You

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or logistics role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong telephone manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Proactive and motivated approach to work

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within MRO or technical industries
• Additional language skills would be advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Bonus scheme (details provided after year one)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Standard working hours (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week)

Additional Information

Due to location, candidates must have access to their own transport.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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