Are you a proactive and detail-driven Junior Buyer ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to develop your procurement career with a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector.Junior BuyerOrpington3 MonthsFully onsiteWe''re looking for someone with strong ERP experience, a solid understanding of procurement processes, and the communication skills to collaborate across departments and with key suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end procurement activitiesMonitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery and inventory targets are metIdentify and mitigate supplier risks including quality, logistics, and commercial challengesAssist in the implementation of sourcing strategies and supply agreementsHelp evaluate and onboard new suppliersDrive cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiativesKey Skills and Experience:Experience within a manufacturing environmentExperienced and knowledge of the procurement lifecycleGood understanding of ERP systemsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsStrong analytical abilities - Excel or Power BICollaborative mindset and a proactive, can-do attitudeThis is an ideal contract opportunity for a Junior Buyer early in their procurement career who''s eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and technically interesting sector.Ready to apply? Don''t waste anytime reach out ..... full job details .....