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Junior Buyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Logistics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need a background in administration with procurement experience/qualifications, strong MS Office skills, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
  • You will support the Purchasing team with administrative tasks, assist in low-risk supplier negotiations, and help with local approval forums for Procurement.

Requirements

  • - A background in Administration with experience or interest in working for a Procurement department and/or relevant qualifications
  • - High attention to detail with good MS office skills
  • - Proactive approach and flexible attitude
  • - Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise

Responsibilities

  • - Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team as required
  • - Support with low level/risk negotiations with suppliers to reduce costs for the group.
  • - Provide administrative support for the Procurement local approval forums.

FAQs

What type of employment is offered for the Junior Buyer position?

The Junior Buyer position is a full time, permanent role.

What tasks will I be doing in this role?

In this role, you will provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team, assist with low level/risk negotiations with suppliers, and support administrative tasks for the Procurement local approval forums.

What qualifications or experience are needed for the Junior Buyer position?

A background in Administration with experience or interest in working for a Procurement department and/or relevant qualifications is required.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include high attention to detail, good MS Office skills, a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks.

What benefits are offered with this role?

Benefits include a competitive salary, car schemes, discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, healthcare cash plan, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life insurance, health & wellbeing support, and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

What can I expect from the Purchasing team?

The Purchasing team is fast-paced and collaborates with various stakeholders on a wide range of transformational activities to achieve quality and value through commercial excellence.

Is there a specific deadline for applying for this position?

Yes, candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

How does the company view diversity and inclusion?

The company is driven by difference and values diverse perspectives and thought processes as vital for navigating the exciting changes within the industry.

Will I be working solely with one brand?

No, you will be working with all brands and functions within the company, including collaborations with Volkswagen Financial Services and Volkswagen Group Ireland.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, given the dynamic nature of the industry and the transformative activities taking place, there are ample opportunities for career growth and skill development.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 119 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business. Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility