Buyer

Description:

Cambridgeshire | 11-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site
Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a highly innovative, rapidly developing technology business.

Working as part of an established Supply Chain team, you will support purchasing, supplier management and supply-chain activities while using data and analysis to improve cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity. The position combines hands-on procurement with supplier interaction, reporting and continuous improvement.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for:

* Managing day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders, expediting, returns and supplier communication

* Preparing and managing RFIs, RFQs and supplier benchmarking

* Analysing demand, cost, inventory and supplier performance data

* Supporting ERP and supply-chain reporting improvements

* Identifying and mitigating supply-chain risks

THE PERSON

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual with experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or operations support.

You should ideally have:

* Experience of purchase order management and supplier communication

* Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel

* Experience of ERP/MRP or similar business systems

* Degree-level qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or a related discipline – or equivalent experience

* CIPS or another professional procurement qualification would be advantageous

This would suit an ambitious Junior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Assistant or Supply Chain professional looking to develop within a technically advanced and fast-moving environment.

Interested? Apply in confidence for further information