Buyer - Butler Ross : Job Details

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