Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist (Fixed Term) in Milton Keynes

Job Description Buyer 1 — 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract £37,000 to £40,000 per annum pro rata MK3 Our client designs and manufactures temperature-controlled packaging that keeps life-saving therapies and pharmaceuticals safe in transit for global life science organisations. From clinical trials to commercial distribution, their solutions protect products that genuinely change lives. We're looking for a Buyer I to join our client's Purchasing team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting their Senior Buyer with the day-to-day operation of the purchasing function at their MK3 site. This is a hands-on, operational role covering purchase order management, SAP data maintenance and supplier administration — ideal for someone with a couple of years' purchasing experience who's ready to hit the ground running. What you'll be doing: Raising and managing Purchase Orders in line with demand requirements Reviewing SAP daily against Material Lists and Traffic Lights, taking remedial action where needed Monitoring exception messages and outstanding POs, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate supply risk Supporting vendor qualification, the ECO process, and supplier corrective actions Validating supplier invoices and helping resolve cost, quality or delivery queries Supporting safety stock replenishment across sites What we're looking for: ~1–3 years' experience in a purchasing, buying or supply chain role within a manufacturing, engineering or similar operational environment ~ Experience using an ERP system and raising/managing purchase orders (SAP preferred, but not essential) ~ Comfortable managing systematic processes and correspondence for a purchasing/supply chain function ~ Strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and a proactive, organised approach ~ Studying towards, or interested in, a CIPS qualification (a plus, not required) Contract: 6-month FTC, based on-site at MK3