Junior Buyer
West London
£30,000 per annum + Package

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join a growing procurement team within a fast-paced product-led business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their buying or procurement career who is keen to develop hands-on experience across packaging, print and bespoke products.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support day-to-day procurement activities, supplier management and product setup, while gaining exposure to sourcing, costing and compliance within an international supply base.
Key Responsibilities
*Source and obtain quotes for plain, branded and bespoke packaging and printed products
*Support the sales team with pricing for new products, projects and tenders
*Maintain and update costing models and product data
*Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation and compliance records
*Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
*Organise samples and support pre- and post-production approvals
*Help manage product changes and internal workflows
*Support quality control checks and issue resolution
*Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
About You
*Some experience or a strong interest in buying, procurement or supply chain
*Exposure to packaging and/or print is highly desirable
*Confident working with suppliers, ideally including overseas manufacturers
*Strong Excel skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
*Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks
*Good communication and negotiation skills
*Interest in sustainability, product compliance and continuous improvement
What’s on Offer
*A great entry-level or junior opportunity within a supportive team
*Hands-on exposure to international sourcing and supplier management
*Opportunity to develop commercial, analytical and procurement skills
*Career progression for the right candidate
If you’re looking to build a career in buying and procurement and want to develop your expertise in packaging and print, we’d love to hear from you.
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.