Junior Buyer

Reference
1116696

Branch
University of Gloucestershire

Start date
05/10/2026

Duration
3 Months

Hours and days
37 hours per week

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£12.71

Holiday rate
£1.53

Role

Working within a small and collaborative team, you will support purchasing activities across the business, ensuring materials, services, and information are managed accurately and efficiently.  The role offers exposure to supplier management, procurement systems, data analysis, costing activities, and supply chain operations.

This position provides an excellent foundation for developing a long-term career within Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with supplier onboarding and supplier performance monitoring.
• Support team projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and procurement processes.
• Support estimating, sales, engineering, and production teams with procurement-related information.
• Prepare reports for procurement and management meetings. 
• Manage procurement information within ERP and business systems.
• Ensure supplier documents, certifications, and records remain up to date.
• Support process improvement initiatives through accurate system management.
• Produce and analyse purchasing reports and KPI information.
• Support cost analysis activities and supplier performance reviews.

Skills and experience

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Location
Gloucester

Additional information
Interviews will be conducted mid September

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