Junior Buyer

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a leading Lincolnshire specialist parts, components & tooling distributor (direct to the customer) recruiting for a Junior Buyer (3 months fixed term contract). As a Junior Buyer you will ensure the availability of allocated product ranges for both pre-season & ongoing stock requirements, ensuring stock availability will meet customer demand. Duties: * Working closely with the wider buying team, you will aim to purchase products at reduced costs / best price, best lead times, best quality & at acceptable delivery costs. * Efficiently plan & prioritise purchasing requirements * Prevent stock outs by forward planning, chasing low stock products & the possibility of alternative supply. * Place timely orders with suppliers by considering the most efficient balance between quantity, price & delivery costs. * Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates, ensuring they are aware of priority purchase orders & that all products are received inbound OTIF. * Monitor products that are overstocked & explore possible avenues to reduce it such as restocking at suppliers. * Monitor new products & introduce any assigned products as soon as possible, keeping the system up to date on the progress. * Ensure product flow is as smooth as possible, considering factors such as space & booking in time. * Book in deliveries & liaise with Goods In on delivery issues. * L...