Salary £45,000-£49,000 + 20% bonus

A dynamic and rapidly expanding startup is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Oxford on a permanent basis, offering a competitive salary of up to £49,000.

This role presents numerous opportunities for professional growth and is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing settings.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, particularly within regulated environments, at either the Buyer or Senior Buyer level.

Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:

• Responsible for procuring products and services to meet the needs of production, R&D, and supply chain, ensuring timely and complete deliveries.
• Utilise the ERP system for placing purchase orders, monitor open orders for on-time receipt and troubleshoot delays.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, managing relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and addressing performance issues as necessary.
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions, including obsolescence.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment throughout.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and assist in the development of procurement processes.

Person Specification of the Buyer:

• Previous experience within direct and indirect procurement or purchasing within a regulated environment
• Previous practical use of ERP systems, along with familiarity with MRP principles and direct application.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrates proactive and resourceful problem-solving abilities and adaptability in changing environments
• Possess a keen attention to detail, capable of analysing data to make recommendations, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Salary

Up to £49k

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 or senior buyer