Buyer / Office Administrator

Varex Imaging Corporation; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading imaging solutions company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Buyer / Office Administrator to manage procurement activities and support office operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and at least 1–3 years of experience in procurement or administrative roles, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. This full-time role is office-based, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and provide administrative support.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for purchasing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Experience in procurement or administrative role (1–3 years preferred)

Supply Chain Management or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Purchasing and MRP software (preferred)

Job description

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Buyer / Office Administrator

Apply locations Stoke on Trent time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id R0005220

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Summary

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Buyer / Office Administrator to manage procurement activities and provide administrative support across the office. This role is essential to ensuring efficient purchasing processes, vendor coordination, and smooth day-to-day office operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing / Buyer Duties:

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure best quality, price, and delivery terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with company budgets and inventory needs.
• Track and follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with relevant departments to forecast needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Office Administration Duties:

• Manage general office operations, including supplies, mail, equipment, and facilities maintenance.
• Greet visitors and coordinate meeting room bookings and staff calendars.
• Maintain filing systems, databases, and office documentation.
• Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and reporting.
• Support HR or finance with administrative tasks as needed (e.g., onboarding, payroll coordination).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations in the office.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a procurement or administrative role (1–3 years preferred).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with purchasing and MRP software.
• Familiarity with inventory management or supply chain processes.
• Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

About Us

Life at Varex Imaging

Varex Imaging Corporation is a leading innovator, developer, and manufacturer of X-ray imaging component solutions, which includes X-ray tubes, digital flat panel detectors, software, and other key components of X-ray imaging systems. With a 50+ year history of successful innovation, you will find our components in countless medical, industrial, and security imaging applications worldwide. Our mission states that through the talent of our people and vision of customers, we help improve and save lives throughout the world by making the invisible visible. Our values of E xcecution, P eople, I ntegrity, and Collaboration are foundational to our success in upholding our mission. We cannot make the invisible visible and uphold our mission without our EPIC employees, who deliver cutting edge technology globally, consistently pursue the highest quality standards, engage in a diverse and ethical workforce, inspire innovation, and showcase a customer mindset. We strive every day to make a difference in the lives of both our customers and theirs.

At Varex, our employees’ success is our success. Come and learn more!

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