Buyer

Opportunity

Purchasing role – Order placement; pricing updates/comparisons; invoice reconciliation and responding to customer queries. We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support all buying activities, based at one of our key customer sites in Cambridge.

What You’ll Do On a Day to Day Basis

• Manage the buying process from start to finish, from confirmation of the client’s requirements through to delivery and completion while providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Resolve or escape complex queries from stakeholders or vendors relating to the procurement process and project delivery alignments.
• Liaise with our client’s procurement teams and budget holders.
• Collate, update and maintain trackers for all laboratory equipment demand, as well as trackers for ongoing projects and reporting.
• Liaise with AZ procurement and external suppliers to leverage best price and proactively manage consignment stock.
• Procurement of specialist products using AZ’s COUPA platform.
• Broad understanding of products and keeping up to date with external benchmarks.
• Regular reviews with customers to ensure the right products are stocked.
• Proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively.
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills along with good presentation skills.
• Good problem‑solving capability and confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possible.
• Good time‑management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary, bonus and other benefits such as industry‑leading private healthcare and dental scheme, we offer a modern environment where you can feel at ease while gaining practical experience, expanding your knowledge, and focusing on your personal growth.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.