Junior Buyer

About TSL

TSL is an international technical engineering and construction partner delivering projects across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC. The company focuses on creating the infrastructure that supports the fourth industrial revolution while aiming to leave a positive environmental and social impact in the communities where it operates.

Its core sectors include data centres, advanced manufacturing, logistics, food, and pharmaceuticals. TSL is known for turnkey project delivery at pace, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and practical solutions that deliver strong value for money.

The business works closely with clients and the wider supply chain to simplify project delivery and remove unnecessary complexity. It also describes itself as an equal opportunity employer with a highly international workforce representing 57 nationalities.

Opportunity

TSL is hiring a Junior Buyer for its Procurement Team in Frankfurt. This role suits a recent graduate or someone with up to 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or commercial roles who wants to build a long-term career in a fast-growing international construction environment.

Working with experienced procurement specialists, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to major engineering and construction projects while developing commercial awareness, negotiation ability, and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services across multiple projects.
• Prepare and track purchase orders in line with internal procedures.
• Assist with RFQ processes and compare supplier quotations.
• Follow up with suppliers on quotes, delivery timelines, and order confirmations.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Help with supplier onboarding and upkeep of supplier records.
• Track supplier delivery performance and support issue resolution when delays or supply problems arise.
• Keep procurement files, records, and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Assist with contract administration and filing tasks.
• Support price benchmarking, market research, and cost analysis.
• Ensure procurement activity follows company policies and procedures.
• Work with project, engineering, planning, and finance teams to support delivery.
• Help ensure materials arrive on time to keep project schedules on track.
• Respond to and help resolve procurement-related questions from project teams.
• Learn procurement best practices in an active project setting.
• Contribute to team improvement initiatives within Procurement.
• Build commercial understanding and negotiation skills under senior guidance.

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field, or up to 2 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal ability.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Motivated to learn and grow in a procurement career.
• Able to manage several tasks in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Fluent English is required.
• German language ability is an advantage.
• Must already have the legal right to work in Germany.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Should live within commuting distance of Frankfurt or be willing to relocate independently.

Perks

• Opportunity to start a procurement career with a growing international organisation.
• Exposure to large projects in data centres, advanced manufacturing, logistics, food, and pharmaceuticals across Europe.
• Structured learning and development from experienced procurement professionals.
• Clear prospects for career growth within Procurement.
• Collaborative, international working culture.
• Chance to contribute to projects that shape the future of industry and technology.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Frankfurt, Germany. The company is looking for candidates who can work legally in Germany and does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants should be able to commute to the Frankfurt office or relocate on their own.

Interested candidates are expected to submit a CV by email for review. If the background matches the role requirements, the recruitment team will reach out for an initial conversation.