Buyer - 12 Month FTC

OSI Systems; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in detection technology is seeking a proactive Buyer to join their procurement team in Redhill. The role involves managing purchase orders, building supplier relationships, and supporting cost reduction initiatives. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities to work on strategic sourcing and improve supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate on NPI projects.
• Assist with negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Ensure suppliers meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Cost-saving identification

Independence

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

Contract: 12-Month Maternity Leave Cover

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military installations, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. Our cutting-edge X-ray solutions—ranging from low to high energy—help combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and imaging excellence, we empower our customers to detect threats and contraband with confidence.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact industry while supporting key supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders with precision and timeliness.
• Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings at our Crawley manufacturing site.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supply chain competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Engineering teams on NPI projects.
• Assist the Senior Buyer with negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards through process documentation.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries and manage demand requests.
• Ensure suppliers consistently meet cost, quality, and delivery targets (Total Cost of Ownership).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Office-based availability with some flexibility.