Buyer – Almac Sciences (Fixed term/secondment 9-12 months)

OASIS Group

Craigavon

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Free onsite tea/coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discounts

Professional Coaching

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

Attractive Compensation Package

Work/Life Balance

Relocation Assistance

Wellness Programs

Lunch & Learns

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Rewards for Years Of Service

Death in Service

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Almac Group is recruiting a Buyer for fixed term cover in the Procurement team at Almac Sciences. The role supports supply chains, builds supplier relationships, and handles orders and data to ensure timely delivery. Hybrid working is available, based in Craigavon.

The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong MS Office skills, and a degree or CIPS Level 4. This 9–12 month contract offers a rewarding role contributing to health and science.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent.
2 A-Levels (A-E) or equivalent.
Experience in a Procurement Department.
Skilled with purchasing/inventory systems and Microsoft Office.
Degree or CIPS Level 4.
Pharmaceutical procurement experience.
Capital expenditure and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement and supplier relationships.
Place and track orders.
Source and price materials.
Maintain purchasing data and systems.
Oversee stock and supplier performance.
Support projects and the procurement team.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Communication

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

GCSEs (A*-C)

A-Levels

Degree or CIPS Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer – Almac Sciences (Fixed term/secondment 9-12 months)

Full time, Temporary

Who We Are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Skills and attributes

Purchasing

Description

Buyer – Almac Sciences (Fixed term/secondment 9-12 months)

Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours are between 10:00–16:00 Monday to Friday) – hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package
Business Unit: Almac Sciences
Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No: HRJOB11880

The Role

Almac Sciences is recognized globally for excellence in sourcing and supplying materials and services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Our Procurement department supports all divisions of Almac Sciences worldwide, including Arran Chemical Company and Almac Discovery.

We have an opening for a Buyer to provide fixed term cover in our Procurement team. In this role, you’ll help manage supply chains, develop efficient and cost-effective supplier relationships, and work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and clients. You’ll also maintain supplier records, process daily orders and requisitions, and ensure the timely and accurate delivery of materials and services.

Key responsibilities

Manage procurement and supplier relationships
Place and track orders
Source and price materials
Maintain purchasing data and systems
Oversee stock and supplier performance
Support projects and the procurement team

What we are looking for

If you have 5 GCSEs (A* - C) or equivalent, 2 A-Levels (A - E) or equivalent, and previous experience in a Procurement Department, we want to hear from you.

Skilled with purchasing/inventory systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication and multitasking abilities
Accurate, methodical, and a team player
Degree or CIPS Level 4
Pharmaceutical procurement experience
Capital expenditure and data analysis skills

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

Additional Information

Please note this is a fixed term cover

For internal candidates applying to this fixed term cover position as a secondment opportunity, please contact your line manager to ensure that you can be released from your current position for the duration of the secondment if your application proves successful. If authorisation is not obtained from your manager and you proceed with your application, you forfeit your right to return to your current post at the end of the secondment period.

Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:
Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

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