At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, supplier communication, and procurement processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join an award-winning engineering firm with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, excellent pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting, varied role in a fast-paced environment with great potential for growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement with hands-on experience in a forward-thinking team.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying, procurement, and supply chain management; CIPS qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 38000 £ per year.
A motivated purchasing Buyer is required for our market leading, award-winning engineering client. In return there is an excellent salary of circa GBP33k-GBP38k+ dependant on experience with excellent company benefits including annual company bonus and excellent pension scheme in an established reputable company.
The ideal buyer will have the following key skills and experiences:
- Good buyer, procurement, purchasing experience
- CIPS qualification membership, supply chain qualifications OR equivalent buying and purchasing years experience
- Good systems experience, eg ERP, MRP, SAP or similar
- Experience, knowledge of imports, exports, freight, customs clearance (advantageous)
- Good supplier relationship management experience and negotiation skills
- Experience of procurement processes within engineering, manufacturing or technical industries ideally or similar
This buyer role would suit a dedicated supply chain professional with good buying knowledge and hands on experience of procurement process. This is a great career opportunity for a dedicated procurement professional to join a small team in a forward-thinking company and develop their buying career further in this exciting, varied, fast paced role. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, some key responsibilities of this procurement role are:
- Purchase Order processing - Raise, manage and process purchase orders for goods and services accurately
- Buying, purchasing, pricing and checking availability
- Invoice and GRPO support
- Import export documentation
- Supplier communication regarding quotations, order progress, deliveries, pricing queries, availability issues
A full job description will be discussed and submitted to suitable candidates upon application. To apply please email your cv with salary expectations and availability and how you meet our clients buyer criteria.
Purchasing Buyer in Oxford employer: A Select UK limited
Join our award-winning engineering firm as a Purchasing Buyer, where you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth. With a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including an annual bonus and a robust pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages development and collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your procurement skills in a fast-paced environment, making it an ideal choice for dedicated supply chain professionals looking to advance their careers.
