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An innovative manufacturing organisation who support the pharmaceutical and medical sectors are urgently seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington. Role: Junior Buyer Duration: 6-month contract Pay: £18-20 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Orpington Working Pattern: 3 / 4 days onsiteAs a Junior Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, liaising with key suppliers and processing multiple POs. Key Responsibilities: Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities within a busy manufacturing operation. Take ownership of supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation where needed. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser. Lead challenging supplier conversations, especially when pushback arises, staying firm, solutions‑oriented, and commercially focused. Support and implement sourcing...