Exciting Opportunity: Buyer (Permanent, Severn Beach, Bristol)
We are seeking a dedicated Buyer to join our team in Severn Beach, Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the order placement and expediting of various commodities, including processing purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders, and communicating effectively with suppliers to ensure seamless delivery. You will also resolve delivery, invoice, and price discrepancies.
Key responsibilities include:
* Placing orders with approved suppliers, balancing demand, cost, and inventory targets.
* Ensuring timely updates of open order reports and MRP system.
* Developing commodity strategies and identifying improvement opportunities.
* Managing invoice queries, return to vendor stocks, FAIs, cost updates, lead time reviews, and spot purchases.
* Collaborating with senior buyers and managing supplier relationships, agreements, and scorecards.
* Ensuring supply plans meet production schedules and mitigate potential impacts on delivery.
* Working with engineering, planning, and quality teams to support robust supplier management.
Qualifications:
* Purchasing qualification (CIPS Level 4) or equivalent experience.
* Technical discipline qualification (HNC/HND or Degree).
Professional Skills:
* Effective relationship-building and communication skills.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Proficiency in MRP systems (e.g., E1, SAP, Oracle).
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities and communicate clearly.
* Experience in engineering or production environments with challenging deadlines.
* Knowledge of complex manufacturing supply chains and purchasing processes.
* Understanding of ERP/MRP systems and data compliance.
* Innovative mindset and openness to new ways of working.
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for micro- and nano-structure engineering, supporting research and production in various high-tech industries.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary and career development opportunities.
* Work-life balance with early Friday finishes.
* Private healthcare, share incentive plan, pension, and flexible benefits.
We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you face barriers in the application process, please contact us.
Note: We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions.
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