Junior Buyer

Infinitesima; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Annual bonus

EMI scheme

Job summary

Infinitesima is seeking a Junior Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in Abingdon, helping engineers and manufacturing secure materials and services. The role offers room to grow within a fast‑moving, technology‑driven environment and supports a hybrid work pattern after probation.

You will manage POs, obtain quotations, monitor orders and collaborate with suppliers to keep the supply chain running smoothly. A focus on accuracy, Excel skills and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain in a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to compare quotations and identify discrepancies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term career within procurement and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing purchase orders for technical components, materials and services.
• Obtaining quotations, comparing costs and lead times, and placing orders with approved suppliers.
• Monitoring open orders and proactively expediting deliveries.
• Working with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, pricing queries and documentation issues.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and pricing data within our ERP system.
• Supporting supplier onboarding activities and sourcing new suppliers where required.
• Assisting with supplier performance reviews and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supporting negotiations on pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Ensuring purchasing activities comply within internal processes and approval requirements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Team player

Long-term procurement career

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Salary£26,000 to £33,000 alongwith private medical, annual bonus and EMI scheme

Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you interested in building a career in procurement and supply chain within a cutting‑edge technology business?

At Infinitesima, we’re developing advanced metrology systems that help some of the world’s most innovative semiconductor companies push the boundaries of what’s possible. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring our engineers and manufacturing teams have the materials, components and services they need to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who is keen to develop their career in a highly technical, fast‑moving environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Raising and managing purchase orders for technical components, materials and services
• Obtaining quotations, comparing costs and lead times, and placing orders with approved suppliers
• Monitoring open orders and proactively expediting deliveries
• Working with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, pricing queries and documentation issues
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and pricing data within our ERP system
• Supporting supplier onboarding activities and sourcing new suppliers where required
• Assisting with supplier performance reviews and cost reduction initiatives
• Supporting negotiations on pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Ensuring purchasing activities comply within internal processes and approval requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar administrative role
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good numerical skills and the ability to compare quotations and identify discrepancies
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term career within procurement and supply chain

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
• Experience raising purchase orders and managing supplier deliveries
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings or technical specifications
• Awareness of supplier quality, compliance or import/export processes
• CIPS qualifications, or an interest in working towards them

Why Join Infinitesima?

• Work at the frontier of semiconductor and nanometrology technology
• Learn from experienced engineering, manufacturing and supply chain professionals
• Gain exposure to a complex global supply chain
• Develop your procurement skills in a growing, innovative technology business
• Enjoy a collaborative culture where your contribution genuinely matters

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your purchasing career while supporting the production of world‑leading technology, we’d love to hear from you.

A bit about us:

Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin‑out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you.

Location and work pattern

All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.