Buyer in Abingdon

Position: Buyer Location: Abingdon Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum Our client is seeking a Buyer to support operational purchasing within its Supply Chain team. This is a hands-on role where accurate ordering, proactive supplier follow-up and reliable SAP data help keep materials available and production moving. The Role: As a Buyer, you will work within the Supply Chain team, dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement. Reporting to the Operational Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchase orders, resolve delivery issues and support informed purchasing decisions through quotation analysis and cost comparisons. The emphasis is on operational procurement rather than direct sourcing. You will also issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), contribute to supplier benchmarking and help identify practical cost-saving opportunities. The role is 39 hours per week, requires no travel and has no direct reports. Main Responsibilities: * Raise, manage and track purchase orders to support timely material availability, obtaining supplier acknowledgements and updating SAP accordingly. * Expedite deliveries, investigate supplier delays and coordinate action to minimise the risk of production disruption. * Maintain accurate purchasing records and SAP data, working with Supply Chain colleagues to support stock management and monitor supplier performance. * Help resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies with suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders. * Issue RFQs, gather supplier quotations and prepare clear pricing comparisons. * Analyse supplier responses, support benchmarking and provide recommendations to the Purchasing Manager. * Maintain cost analysis reports, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. * Provide purchasing cover during holiday and sickness absences, and undertake other related activities within your capabilities as directed by management. About You: You will bring an organised, methodical approach and the confidence to follow up with suppliers, clarify discrepancies and keep colleagues informed. Relevant experience could come from buying, purchasing administration, procurement support or a similar supply chain role. The work calls for accuracy in purchasing systems, sound numerical judgement and the ability to turn supplier quotations into useful comparisons. Experience using SAP would be particularly relevant, alongside familiarity with purchase order processing, delivery expediting and spreadsheet-based analysis. Required: * A practical approach to managing purchasing activity, priorities and delivery deadlines. * Clear communication skills for working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Careful attention to purchasing records, pricing and order information. * An analytical, collaborative approach to resolving issues and supporting cost-effective procurement. If you enjoy keeping purchasing activity on track while looking for ways to improve cost and efficiency, apply to be considered. Key Words: Buyer, Operational Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, SAP, Purchase Orders, Expediting, Supplier Relationships, RFQ, Benchmarking, Cost Analysis INDCOM Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position