Buyer - Butler Ross : Job Details

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