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Job Title: Category Buyer
Location: Oxford
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 p.a.
Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid (3 days/week in the office)
We are seeking a Category Buyer to manage procurement activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services to support R&D, production, supply chain, and field maintenance. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and involves managing supplier relationships, monitoring orders, and addressing risks.
Key Responsibilities- Source and purchase items/services for production, R&D, and supply chain needs.
- Place and manage purchase orders using the ERP system, ensure on-time delivery, and address supplier issues.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and resolve quality issues.
- Identify and escalate supply issues impacting production schedules.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support cost reduction and enhance procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience in supplier negotiation and managing supply chain risks.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to analyse data and produce reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
- CIPS qualification is desired
- Similar experience in a buyer or purchasing role
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
