Purchasing Officer

American Nano Society; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm located in Oxford is seeking a Purchasing Officer to ensure timely procurement of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include placing orders, maintaining delivery dates, and collaborating with internal teams. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Range of benefits

Career development options

Qualifications

• 2 years’ relevant purchasing experience.
• Customer-focused with production teams and suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strengths in sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct purchasing activities and place orders.
• Maintain delivery dates and communicate with Production teams.
• Escalate issues promptly to ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Problem-solving skills

Supplier management

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Andor is implementing an organisational wide MRP system. The project team includes Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Production and Sales Operations. An additional Purchasing Officer role has been created to support our Purchasing team.

The Purchasing Officer will ensure the timely and efficient procurement of goods and services as part of our wider Supply Chain Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing activities, order placement, maintenance of delivery dates, communicating with Production and escalating any issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct purchasing activities and place orders to meet production and supplier needs.
• Maintain delivery dates and communicate with Production teams regarding status and milestones.
• Escalate issues promptly to ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to optimise procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ relevant purchasing experience.
• Customer-focused internally with production teams and externally with suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strengths in sourcing and managing suppliers.

Contact for informal enquiries

Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley, In-House Recruitment Specialist, via email: [e-mail]

How to apply

Please apply via this link: Andor Technology - Oxford Instruments Careers (oxinst.com)

Company values and opportunities

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits and development options to support your career progression.

About Andor Technology

Andor Technology is a leading provider of high-performance light measuring solutions, combining sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our products are used in cancer research, space exploration and clean energy developments with a global footprint and a long history of innovation.

Equality and inclusion

Andor Technology is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with disabilities, as part of our ongoing commitment to a safe, welcoming and inclusive workplace.

Note to recruitment agencies

Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert. Andor is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.