Junior Buyer

Job description

At Sureserve Energy Services UK excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of over 800 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather.

This diverse role, based in our office in Livingston, will see you assist the Buyers in the effective purchasing of goods and services, ensuring our supply chain operates smoothly. This is brilliant opportunity if you are looking to take the next step in your Procurement career. To support your growth, we will providestructured training and a pathway to obtain CIPS qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders in alignment with procurement best practices.

• Contributing to the timely placement of all purchase orders.

• Managing order expediting to ensure delivery schedules are met.

• Maintaining complete, accurate, and well-organized procurement records.

• Ensuring the professional presentation of all data and information.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable success in a similar Purchasing/Procurement/Junior Buyer role

• A solid understanding of the sourcing process and how to add value through procurement.

• Proficiency in communicating and motivating others through written media.

• The ability to maintain proactive and effective liaison with various internal departments.

• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities.

• A natural team player who thrives on building rapport with colleagues.

• Proven ability to work on own initiative without supervision.

• Ability to communicate at all levels

• Competent at managing and prioritizing a diverse workload under high-pressure situations.

The package:

• £26,208 base salary

• Opportunity to obtain CIPS with structured training

• Contributory Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000s retail discounts

• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family

• Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status

If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please do contact

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Livingston Village

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£26,000 Per Month

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Admin / Secretarial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English