Full job descriptionJunior Buyer
Barnsley
Retail & Wholesale
Up to £35,000
Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with an established and growing retail and wholesale business in Barnsley to recruit a Junior Buyer. This is a hands-on purchasing role within a busy, fast-moving commercial environment, and it offers real scope to develop your buying career.
The Role
Reporting into the senior buying team, you will support the day-to-day purchasing function, helping to ensure the right products are available at the right price and at the right time. Your responsibilities will include:
*Raising and managing purchase orders, and tracking them through to delivery
*Liaising with suppliers on pricing, lead times, availability and delivery issues
*Supporting range reviews and product sourcing, including identifying new suppliers and alternatives
*Monitoring stock levels and working closely with warehouse, sales and finance teams to avoid shortages and overstock
*Maintaining accurate product, pricing and supplier data within the ERP or purchasing system
*Supporting price negotiations and helping to deliver cost savings and margin improvements
*Resolving supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and order amendments promptly
About You
*A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a buying, purchasing or procurement role, ideally within retail, wholesale, distribution or FMCG
*Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working in Excel
*Experience using an ERP or stock management system
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build good supplier relationships
*Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
*A proactive, commercially minded approach and a desire to progress
What’s on Offer
*Salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience
*A genuine opportunity to progress into a buyer role with a supportive, stable employer
*A varied role with exposure to supplier negotiations and commercial decision-making
*Barnsley