Junior Buyer

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Details

Viridien is seeking a Junior Buyer to support day-to-day procurement activities across facilities, MRO, operational, and indirect spend categories, while providing procurement support for HPC infrastructure when required.

This is an early-career role focused on purchase order processing, supplier coordination, order tracking, and procurement administration. Working closely with procurement colleagues and operational teams, you will help ensure the timely delivery of goods and services that support business continuity across the UK and Eastern Hemisphere operations.

About The Team

You will join the Procurement team, supporting the Bolney Data Center and wider UK operations, with opportunities to contribute to procurement activities across the Eastern Hemisphere.

The team works closely with operational stakeholders, suppliers, and infrastructure teams to deliver efficient procurement services that support critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

-Procurement Operations

• Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in line with company policies.
• Obtain supplier quotations and validate pricing, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets, contracts, and procurement procedures.

-Supplier Management

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve routine order or delivery issues.
• Escalate supply, quality, or service concerns where appropriate.

-Order Management

• Track purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Expedite orders to support operational priorities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and status updates.

-Operational Support

• Support procurement activities for the Bolney Data Center, including facilities, maintenance, MRO, and operational requirements.
• Provide transactional support for HPC infrastructure procurement, including servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

-Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier records, and ERP system data.
• Support invoice reconciliation and reporting activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with procurement policies and controls.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Up to 3 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related role.
• Understanding of the purchase requisition to purchase order (PR-to-PO) process.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Preferred

• Experience in procurement, facilities, MRO, or indirect sourcing.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders.
• Exposure to data centre, infrastructure, maintenance, or operational procurement.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Onsite Gym Facilities

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.