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Buyer

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Buyer

  1. Permanent
Negotiable
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Oxford, Oxfordshire

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Marks Sattin are working in partnership with a fantastic life sciences company based in Oxford to recruit multiple Buyer positions. The company is going through significant growth and this is a great opportunity to be part of a newly formed procurement function delivering overall value to the supply chain.

This is a fast paced and changing environment, the ability to adapt and work collaboratively is key.

The Buyer Role


The Buyer roles will be well suited to individuals with a proven track record in procurement from a highly regulated industry such as Pharma, Med Devices, Life Sciences or food. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to deliver real cost savings from early phase R&D and will be looked upon as the voice for procurement.

Key responsibilities will include;

  • Procurement of raw materials, components and consumables with the view of obtaining the best overall value including quality and service levels
  • Support the R&D and engineering teams with spot procurement of components and materials
  • Work with R&D and engineering teams to make recommendations on procurement matters
  • Source and onboard suppliers that meet relevant quality levels
  • Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery
  • Mitigate or escalate any risk to supply
  • Recommend and implement process improvements
  • Negotiate price, service levels and lead times with suppliers

About your experience

Candidates will possess;

  • Demonstrable track record in direct procurement
  • Knowledge of the end to end procurement process
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a changing environment
  • Background in a regulated industry
  • Previous experience in partnering with R&D teams
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • CIPS Qualification desirable
  • SAP experience desirable

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Marks Sattin office.

Marks Sattin is part of Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited and we are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Nuerodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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