Buyer

Meridian Business Support; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement specialist in Oxford is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,500-£32,500 based on experience, with responsibilities including sourcing products and negotiating contracts. Ideal candidates will possess strong numerical and analytical skills, with a CIPS qualification considered an advantage. Benefits include a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 days starting holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Recognition

Employee of the Season

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills; excellent organisation and accuracy.
• CIPS qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods.
• Source the best suppliers based on cost, quality, service and reliability.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend supplier meetings to maintain and improve supplier relationships.
• Analyse customer purchasing trends to predict buying patterns.
• Maintain MRP system with new supplier and parts details.
• Liaise with the transport team and couriers.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

Buyer, Witney  £28,500-£32,500. We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, detail-driven Buyer, with a passion for procurement and supplier management. Our client is a market-leading UK manufacturer with strategic partnerships with key global suppliers. The role is Monday–Thursday 8.30–5 and Friday 8.30–4.30. Salary is £28,500-£32,500 dependent on experience. The successful candidate will source products, negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and maintain efficient stock flow to meet customer demand. A positive attitude with strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to organise with accuracy are essential. CIPS qualification would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods.
• Source the best suppliers based on cost, quality, service and reliability, negotiate contracts and monitor performance; implement improvement plans where needed.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries in a timely and professional manner; resolve problems proactively.
• Attend supplier meetings (onsite and at head office) to maintain and improve supplier relationships.
• Analyse customer purchasing trends to predict buying patterns and work with other departments to understand buying needs and specifications.
• Maintain MRP system with new supplier and parts details and manage stock levels against new orders.
• Liaise with the transport team and couriers to meet logistics requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills; excellent organisation and accuracy.
• CIPS qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days starting holiday allowance, increasing to 28 with long service
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• Employee of the Season
• Free On-Site Parking

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Buyer position, we would love to speak with you.