The Junior Buyer position is a fast-paced role that assists the Materials team with the procurement function.  This position is designed to be an entry level position focusing on implementing and stabilising a robust and compliant indirect purchasing process whilst building strong foundational capability in supply coordination, system accuracy and purchase process compliance.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Raise and issue indirect purchase orders in line with company policy while ensuring accuracy and complying with approval limits.

• Obtain order confirmations and update purchase orders accordingly.

• Monitor and proactively follow up on open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery and communicate delays or issues with requisitioner.

• Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners.

• Ensure goods receipt is completed accurately and promptly.

• Investigate and resolve invoice queries.

• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and act as first point of contact for supplier queries.

• Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments.

• Using ERP system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change.

• Support the materials department in general administrative activities.

• Demonstrate engagement in participating in lean activity, 5S, process efficiency improvements, Kaizen events and other company process.

• Any additional duties as required