Ref: (phone number removed)Role: Junior Buyer Location: Rochdale, Manchester Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum Parkside Recruitment are looking for a Junior Buyer to join a busy purchasing team supporting supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2 4 years experience in a similar role who is looking to take the next step in their career. Key Responsibilities: Source and evaluate new suppliers Monitor market trends and pricing Build and manage supplier relationships Negotiate contracts and pricing Support timely material supply for production Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics teams Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities Requirements: 2 4 years experience in a purchasing, buying, or procurement role Strong communication and negotiation skills Able to read technical drawings Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience using ERP systems (SAP or similar) Willing to travel internationally if needed Desirable: Experience in engineering or manufacturing Working towards or holding a CIPS qualification If you are interested and would like further information on this position, please forward an up-to-date CV to (url removed). ..... full job details .....