Junior Buyer OA are seeking a Junior Buyer to join our clients growing team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you''ll play a key role in ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently to support production and business operations.Location: Potters BarHours: Monday-Friday. Office based.Salary: £25,000Junior Buyer Key Responsibilities Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.Liaise with approved suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and deliveries.Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing where required.Monitor stock levels and support replenishment to minimise shortages and excess inventory.Work closely with warehouse, production, logistics and finance teams to support operational requirements.Maintain accurate purchasing records and update ERP/MRP systems.Assist with procurement reporting and purchasing data analysis.Support supplier performance and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives Junior Buyer Skills and Experience Previous experience in an administration, purchasing, buying or supply ..... full job details .....