Buyer

Oxford Instruments GmbH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Andor located in Belfast is hiring a Buyer to join the Supply Chain team. The role focuses on timely procurement of goods and services and building strong supplier relationships.

The position is on-site at the Belfast headquarters and will move to a hybrid model after probation. Candidates should have 3 GCSEs with English & Maths, at least 3 years in purchasing, and experience procuring electrical/mechanical products, plus solid ERP/MRP system knowledge and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs including English & Maths.
• 3 years’ experience in a purchasing/buyer role.
• Experience in procuring electrical and mechanical products.
• Good communicator and positive can‑do attitude.
• Experience working with an ERP/MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Buyer will work as part of the wider Supply Chain team to ensure timely and efficient procurement of all goods and services and develop good working relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Good communicator

Positive attitude

ERP/MRP experience

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Buyer

At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

Buyer will work as part of the wider Supply Chain team to ensure timely and efficient procurement of all goods and services and develop good working relationships with suppliers.

Location: Belfast, GB

Job Function: Operations

Business Unit: Andor Technology

The Buyer Will Have

• 3 GCSEs including English & Maths
• 3 years’ experience in a purchasing/buyer role
• Experience in procuring electrical and mechanical products
• Good communicator and positive can‑do attitude
• Experience working with an ERP/MRP system

This permanent position is based on site at our Belfast headquarters and will move to a hybrid working model once probation is passed.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist via email to [e-mail].

Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.

UK- Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
• Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
• Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave, 5 days wedding leave

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground‑breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under‑represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.