Buyer
Witney
£28,500-£32,500
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, detail-driven Buyer, with a passion for procurement and supplier management.
Our clients are expanding their small but fast-paced purchasing team. This role is Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The salary ranges from £28,500 to £32,500, depending on experience.
The company is a market-leading manufacturer within the UK, with strategic partnerships with key global suppliers. In this role, you will source products, negotiate with suppliers for the best pricing, and maintain efficient stock flow to meet customer demand.
You should be a positive individual with strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, and the ability to organise accurately. CIPS qualification would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities (full job description available on request):
* Create purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods.
* Source the best suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability; negotiate contracts; monitor performance; and implement improvement plans as needed.
* Respond promptly and professionally to customer and supplier enquiries, proactively resolving problems.
* Attend supplier meetings (onsite and at head office) to maintain and improve supplier relationships.
* Analyse customer purchasing trends to predict buying patterns and collaborate with other departments to understand needs and specifications.
* Maintain the MRP system with new supplier and parts details; manage stock levels against new orders.
* Liaise with the transport team and couriers to meet logistics requirements.
Benefits for this Buyer position:
* Pension Scheme
* 25 days starting holiday allowance, increasing to 28 with long service
* Health Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Long Service Recognition
* Employee of the Season
* Free On-Site Parking
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Buyer position, we would love to speak with you.
Job Info:
Job Title: Buyer
Company: Meridian Business Support
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Posted: Aug 7th, 2025
Closes: Sep 7th, 2025
Sector: Retail & Purchasing
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr