Senior Buyer - Lab Equipment

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for Laboratory Equipment in Oxford. The role involves overseeing the procurement process and developing strategies in a greenfield procurement team. Ideal candidates have experience in sourcing laboratory equipment within the pharmaceutical or private healthcare sector. The position requires on-site presence 3-4 days a week and applicants must possess the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or private healthcare sector.
• Strong background in sourcing high-value laboratory equipment.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire procurement process.
• Own the category strategy and support supplier onboarding.
• Monitor procurement systems and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

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Client:

Beaumont Select

Location:

Oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

A great opportunity for an ambitious Senior Buyer to support the growth of a greenfield procurement function within an exciting and innovative organisation…

We are partnering with a world-class innovation and research centre embarking on an exciting growth journey.

The Senior Buyer for Laboratory Equipment is a newly created position within a greenfield Procurement team, supporting the Head of Procurement and the wider team in delivering first-class procurement activities and developing robust systems and processes across the group.

You will oversee the entire procurement process, own the category strategy, support supplier onboarding, and monitor procurement systems. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in the pharmaceutical or private healthcare sector, particularly in sourcing high-value laboratory equipment and lab consumables. You will serve as the key interface with stakeholder groups, managing relationships with scientists and professors.

Our client has ambitious growth plans over the next three years, including a new state-of-the-art campus and expanding headcount from hundreds to thousands by 2027.

It's an exciting time to join this innovative and pioneering research organisation.

Based in Oxford, the role requires on-site presence 3-4 days a week, and applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

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For more information, contact Craig Gallagher at [phone]

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency, providing permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base with experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing professionals, successfully fulfilling their recruitment needs. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading agency in this field. Beaumont Select is an Employment Agency and Employment Business, complying with BERR regulations.
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