A fast-growing startup is looking for a Buyer to become a permanent member of their team in Oxford, with a salary of up to £40,000.
This position offers a wealth of opportunities for career advancement.
The ideal candidates will possess previous experience in purchasing or procurement, especially in regulated settings, at the Buyer level, and will show a strong ambition to progress in their careers.
Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:
Assist in the procurement of products and services to support production
Use the ERP system to place purchase orders and track open orders for on-time receipt,
Serve as a point of contact for suppliers, helping to maintain relationships that ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
Help identify potential supply chain disruptions
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to help manage expectations
Work alongside Manufacturing and Quality teams to assist in resolving quality issues
Support the identification of cost reduction opportunities
Person Specification of the Buyer:
Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement within a regulated environment
Confident using Microsoft suites - Word and Excel
Able to work in fast paced and changing environments
Experience using ERP and MRP systems
Strong communication skills across all stakeholders and platforms
Salary
Up to £40k
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer or junior buyer