Junior Buyer
CV-LibraryNewton Aycliffe, County DurhamtemporaryPosted: 14 August 2026
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* Competitive salary
* Immediate start date
* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Easily accessible offices
* Excellent training and support available
The Company you will be working with;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a full time, temporary on-going basis. This role is ideal for anyone who is new in their career and are wanting to gain more experience within a prestigious company. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing;
* Budget Process – support the process as guided by the Senior Buyer.
* Support of Senior Buyer on all aspects of Operational & General administration requirements – including expediting deliveries and returns, freight & transport, import customs administration – instructions to agents and liaison with carriers
* Financial Forecast / Pricing Updates
* Maintenance of Price information, invoice validation & queries
* Regular KPI reviews to track progress
* Receipts & Verifications / Order acknowledgements through SAP transactions
* Raise and issue Purchase Orders on items within the Direct Material Categories.
* Contribute to the overall performance of the Procurement function by assisting and supporting the Senior Buyer in the Procurement of strategically important materials.
* Meeting the business requirements for, Financial budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. Governance and compliance requirements. Service and Operational requirements of the production sites.
* Development and maintenance of a robust framework of activity for the areas of responsibility, incorporating all elements of company’s requirements.
* Support of the management of an international supplier roster across multi geographies.
* Alignment and support of the business Sustainability aspirations through Supplier Relationship Management and planning.
* An integral part of the wider Procurement team, reflecting the business values during their activities.
* Management of direct materials ordering in support of Sr. Buyer in accordance with company’s working capital policy and MRP requirements
About You;
Graduate calibre
CIPS / Supply Chain qualifications or aptitude to begin / continue Professional qualifications.
Previous experience in Procurement & Supply Chain (preferred)
Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster.
Systems – SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Personal Skills
Self-starter, team player, reliable and resilient
Familiarity with or aptitude to learn modern category based and multi-stage Procurement methods
Highly analytical
Calm and composed
Computer literate with proficiency in analysis through modern IT and data tools
* Competitive salary
* Immediate start date
* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Easily accessible offices
* Excellent training and support available
The Company you will be working with;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for a Junior Buyer to join their team on a full time, temporary on-going basis. This role is ideal for anyone who is new in their career and are wanting to gain more experience within a prestigious company. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing;
* Budget Process – support the process as guided by the Senior Buyer.
* Support of Senior Buyer on all aspects of Operational & General administration requirements – including expediting deliveries and returns, freight & transport, import customs administration – instructions to agents and liaison with carriers
* Financial Forecast / Pricing Updates
* Maintenance of Price information, invoice validation & queries
* Regular KPI reviews to track progress
* Receipts & Verifications / Order acknowledgements through SAP transactions
* Raise and issue Purchase Orders on items within the Direct Material Categories.
* Contribute to the overall performance of the Procurement function by assisting and supporting the Senior Buyer in the Procurement of strategically important materials.
* Meeting the business requirements for, Financial budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. Governance and compliance requirements. Service and Operational requirements of the production sites.
* Development and maintenance of a robust framework of activity for the areas of responsibility, incorporating all elements of company’s requirements.
* Support of the management of an international supplier roster across multi geographies.
* Alignment and support of the business Sustainability aspirations through Supplier Relationship Management and planning.
* An integral part of the wider Procurement team, reflecting the business values during their activities.
* Management of direct materials ordering in support of Sr. Buyer in accordance with company’s working capital policy and MRP requirements
About You;
Graduate calibre
CIPS / Supply Chain qualifications or aptitude to begin / continue Professional qualifications.
Previous experience in Procurement & Supply Chain (preferred)
Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster.
Systems – SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Personal Skills
Self-starter, team player, reliable and resilient
Familiarity with or aptitude to learn modern category based and multi-stage Procurement methods
Highly analytical
Calm and composed
Computer literate with proficiency in analysis through modern IT and data tools