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Junior Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum + + Benefits

Tonbridge, Kent

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Junior Buyer

£25-30k DOE

West Kent

6 Month FTC initially with a view to going permanent!



This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established business in the West Kent area as a Junior Buyer, learning and developing your skills with a view to progressing your career long term.

Working within a busy Supply Chain team, your role as Junior Buyer will be critical to the success of the team.

Your duties as a Junior Buyer will include:

* Generating new orders and making changes to existing orders in line with the requirements of the company
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and negotiating contract terms
* Identifying new opportunities
* Visiting suppliers and conducting audits
* Reporting and accurate recording of data regarding performance of vendors
* Accurately managing all systems
* Processing purchase orders



To be successful in the position you will have/be:

* Outstanding communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Organised
* Negotiation skills
* Administrative skills
* Proficient using MRP systems
* Experience using SAP is desirable

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you will be learning from senior procurement specialists, with the opportunity to further your career through study support and with one of the most generous benefits packages in Kent!

This role is being handled by Beth Floyd, Temporaries Recruitment Consultant - Business Support division for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment



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Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients.



Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment.



By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!

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