Junior Buyer

Posting date:	25 September 2025
Salary:	£26,000 to £30,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 October 2025
Location:	st4 1aa
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	MPJUNIORBUYER-30266

Summary

Junior Buyer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (Flexible hours)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

The role:

Our client is seeking a proactive Junior Buyer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you'll support the full purchasing process - from sourcing materials and negotiating costs to managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects run on time and within budget.This is a great opportunity for someone organised and commercially minded who's looking to grow their career in procurement while making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage material ordering processes
Obtain multiple supplier quotes to compare pricing and lead times
Negotiate and select the most cost-effective options while adhering to budget
Set up credit accounts with new suppliers as required
Coordinate with production teams to ensure procurement schedules align with project timelines
Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing logs
Handle digital request systems to record, track, and update material orders and communication in a professional manner
Maintain and update the approved supplier list to ensure reliability and performance
Oversee hire equipment management
Generate reports with site details and hire items
Liaise with project managers to determine which items remain on hire and which can be off-hired
Monitor stock levels and update stock sheets in collaboration with production
Use procurement tools to manage and track orders, ensuring alignment with project deadlines
Produce supplier performance reports from a purchasing perspective to support continuous improvement

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email Mariap@kpir.co.uk

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