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Buyer
Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Hybrid Pattern: Minimum 4 days onsite
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits incl Equity
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a fast-growing technology and manufacturing business.
You will be responsible for day-to-day purchasing activity, ensuring materials, components and outsourced assemblies are available to support production. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you will manage orders, delivery schedules, supplier performance and supply issues while supporting cost and efficiency improvements.
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- Manage purchase orders for materials, components and outsourced assemblies.
- Liaise with suppliers on orders, delivery dates and shipments.
- Expedite or defer orders based on production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues.
- Work closely with Planning, Production and Warehouse teams.
- Support new supplier and contract manufacturer onboarding.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
About You
- 2 - 3 years' experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing/electronics organisation.
- Experience purchasing direct materials and managing suppliers.
- Knowledge of outsourced manufacturing, Incoterms and international purchasing is advantageous.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work at pace.
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Package
- Share options
- Private healthcare
- Pension and life insurance
- Income protection
- 25 days' holiday
- Meals provided onsite
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular team events
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, high-growth business where procurement will have a direct impact on manufacturing and operational performance.
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