Trainee Buyer (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Job description

Trainee Buyer (Manufacturing)

£25,000 - £27,000 + Monday-Thursday + 4 day week + Full Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Swansea

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Buying within a leading, specialist manufacturer who offers full training to work on specialist purchasing and procurement projects in a role offering a 4 day work week and the chance to progress your career?

This company is an accredited ISO 9001 manufacturer with 130 staff and has been established since 1964. They work on a varied range of Electrical projects across numerous key industries including Aerospace, Automotive, and Telecommunications. Due to an ever-increasing workload, they are looking to grow their team.

In this dynamic role, you will receive full training and then work within the tight-knit purchasing team as you undertake varied responsibilities including procurement and scheduling of products, negotiating prices with suppliers, and furthering existing relationships with clients. In addition to this, it will be your responsibility to liaise with the Senior Leadership Team as you work on a Monday-Thursday basis.

This role would suit an aspiring Buyer looking for a varied role offering full training within a well-established company and a range of ongoing progression opportunities as you develop within the company.

The Role:

• Full training to become a Buyer
• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
• Negotiation of prices with suppliers
• Maintain and monitor inventory levels
• Tracking orders and addressing late deliveries
• Build and further relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm

The Person:

• Aspiring Buyer
• Looking for a 4 day work week
• Commutable to Swansea

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.