Junior Buyer

As a Junior Buyer, you have the opportunity to develop a career within the largest procurement organisation in the UK and learn from experienced supply chain and buying professionals. You will support the entire end to end procurement process for your category on behalf of NHS Supply Chain: Food., As a NHSSC Category Junior Buyer, you will support the entire end to end procurement process for your categories on behalf of NHS Supply Chain: Food. You will support the buyers with the administration and management of their categories which will include system and tracker accuracy, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, tendering activities, data analysis, range management and continuous improvement. Ensuring all activities are performed in line with Public Contract Regulations 2015. You will manage and prioritise your own workload and be able to manage expectations of Stakeholders. You will have a great eye for detail and will be able be able analyse, evaluate and summarise efficiently information appropriate for the audience. You will be passionate about your categories and motivated to ensure that we meet our team targets and KPI's to deliver value to our client and drive savings for the NHS, whilst also ensuring we deliver growth to our supplier partners through engagement and performance management.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point skills
• Strong team player, can do attitude with a high standard of literacy skills and accuracy
• Self-motivated and ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to effectively plan and organise own multiple workloads within tight timescales
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with multi-level stakeholders
• Ability to work cross functionally
  
  Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses., Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You
Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families