Buyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator to join a niche specialist manufacturer in the Woodstock area. This impressive company spun out of the University of Oxford and is a specialist in the design and manufacturing of innovative scientific instrumentation. In recent years they have moved into amazing offices and have invested heavily into the company & it's products. The successful Buyer will be joining a small Supply Chain team, whose remit is to ensure components and material availability meet their production requirements through effective purchasing, supplier management and inventory control, supporting the company's operational and commercial objectives. This Buyer role would suit someone who is in a Purchasing, Supply Chain or Materials Coordination role looking to gain mor experience in Buying. It would also suit someone who is in a Buying role, but wants to have more involvement in Buying and dealing with suppliers on a day-to-day basis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power BI.
• Experience using SAP-B1 or a similar ERP system.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and business improvement initiatives.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Desirable Experience:
• Experience within a manufacturing planning, procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience supporting scientific instrumentation, engineering or technology-based products.
• Knowledge of cryogenic technologies or related industries.
• CIPS or other relevant supply chain management qualification.
• Supplier negotiation.
  
  Our client is offering an excellent salary, company bonus & benefits, amazing offices and facilities, flexible working hours, and a great team environment.
If you're a buyer, junior buyer, supply chain or purchasing coordinator looking for a new role, please send MARS a copy of your CV. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).