Junior Buyer (Corporate Procurement)

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing procurement processes and efficiency.

Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting, and administrative processes.

Support implementation of procurement best practices and standard operating procedures.

Foundation Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in a related field plus relevant work experience.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Basic analytical and problem-solving capability.

Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Customer-focused mindset with a willingness to learn.

Ability to follow established procedures and processes accurately.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

A degree (or equivalent) in a Business related field.

Basic understanding of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain principles.

Awareness of commercial and supplier management concepts.

Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Interest in pursuing professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this specification are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are reasonable and consistent with the scope, purpose, and grading of the role. This job specification should be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains an accurate reflection of business requirements.

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.