Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: South East
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
Proven experience in a Buyer or similar procurement-focused role within a manufacturing environment.
A leading advanced technology and logistics business are currently recruiting for a Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Wallingford.
Role - Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - South Oxford (hybrid 3 days on site after the first few months)
Salary - £50,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Buyer will include and will not be limited to:
Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and outsourced assemblies in line with production schedules
Liaise with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, delivery dates, and shipment details
Expedite or defer orders to align with changing demand and production priorities
Monitor supplier performance across delivery and responsiveness, escalating issues where required
Collaborate with planning, production, and warehouse teams to support material availability and inventory accuracy
Track and resolve supply issues including shortages, delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies
Support onboarding of new suppliers and contract manufacturers by setting up transactional purchasing processes
Key skills and experience required for Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (circa 3+ years)
Background supporting manufacturing operations, ideally buying direct materials or components
Strong supplier communication skills with a practical, problem-solving approach to delivery and supply issues
Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, production, engineering, and warehouse teams
Understanding of inventory, delivery scheduling, and production priorities in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing environments (desirable)
Working knowledge of Incoterms, logistics, and international purchasing (desirable)
The environment is fast-paced, evolving and high impact - ideal for someone who:
Thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership
Is proactive, resilient and keen to make a visible difference
Has experience in manufacturing or direct procurement (preferred)
What makes this stand out:
Opportunity to shape a growing procurement function
Close collaboration with Sourcing Specialists and leadership team
Strong progression potential with clear examples internally
CIPS support available
Excellent benefits including share options, private healthcare and onsite meals
To apply for this Buyer/Procurement Buyer/Purchasing Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK