Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer, Pharmaceuticals, up to £30K, Surrey

Are you looking to build a career within pharmaceutical procurement?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and organisation are key?

We are recruiting a Junior Buyer to join a growing pharmaceutical wholesaler based in Surrey. This company is part of a larger international group with headquarters in Europe and a strong reputation within the pharmaceutical industry.

With continued growth across the business, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career within a supportive team, gaining exposure to pharmaceutical sourcing, supplier management and commercial purchasing activities.

The role:

As Junior Buyer your responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining pricing and availability information for pharmaceutical products from UK suppliers
• Supporting the sales team by providing quotations within agreed turnaround times
• Processing purchase orders
• Maintaining procurement records and ensuring documentation is audit ready
• Carrying out regulatory checks, including export restrictions and controlled drugs requirements
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain stock availability and pricing information
• Working closely with sales, accounts, customer service and warehouse teams
• Supporting the wider procurement team with administrative and purchasing activities
• Developing your procurement knowledge and taking on increased responsibility as your experience grows

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in the role of Junior Buyer you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, administration or supply chain
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience using SAGE would be advantageous but is not essential
• Degree educated- additional certifications in procurement or related subjects would be beneficial

The package:

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

• Salary up to £30K
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Full training and development
• Opportunity to progress within procurement
• Career opportunities within a wider international pharmaceutical group

Location and how to apply:

The Junior Buyer role is based in Surrey and is commutable from Farnborough, Camberley, Woking, Guildford and Bracknell.

If this sounds like you, apply now for the chance to discuss the role and your CV in more detail.

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