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Temporary Buyer (Indirect)
Date:
1 Oct 2025
Location:
Oxford, GB
Job Function:
Operations
Business Unit:
NanoScience
Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background in indirect procurement? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Supply Chain team on a
6-month temporary assignment . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing supplier relationships while making strategic purchasing decisions, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As a Temporary Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting our Supply Chain team by:
Procuring materials and services in line with business requirements.
Making tactical buying decisions using and updating our ERP system.
Assisting in strategic purchasing activities, particularly for indirect spend.
Ensuring the best balance of quality, delivery, and cost across all procurement activity.
Managing supplier relationships and acting as the key point of contact between vendors and internal stakeholders.
Capturing and recording
Country of Origin
data when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Proven experience in a
purchasing/procurement role , with a strong emphasis on
indirect spend .
Confidence in handling supplier negotiations, contracts, and resolving supply chain challenges.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Experience with ERP systems and a solid understanding of procurement processes.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external suppliers.
What's in it for you?
A chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful procurement projects.
A varied role where your expertise will be valued from day one.
Opportunity to make a real difference.
#LI-JR1 #LI-hybrid
Apply now
Temporary Buyer (Indirect)
Date:
1 Oct 2025
Location:
Oxford, GB
Job Function:
Operations
Business Unit:
NanoScience
Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background in indirect procurement? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Supply Chain team on a
6-month temporary assignment . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing supplier relationships while making strategic purchasing decisions, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As a Temporary Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting our Supply Chain team by:
Procuring materials and services in line with business requirements.
Making tactical buying decisions using and updating our ERP system.
Assisting in strategic purchasing activities, particularly for indirect spend.
Ensuring the best balance of quality, delivery, and cost across all procurement activity.
Managing supplier relationships and acting as the key point of contact between vendors and internal stakeholders.
Capturing and recording
Country of Origin
data when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Proven experience in a
purchasing/procurement role , with a strong emphasis on
indirect spend .
Confidence in handling supplier negotiations, contracts, and resolving supply chain challenges.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Experience with ERP systems and a solid understanding of procurement processes.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external suppliers.
What's in it for you?
A chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful procurement projects.
A varied role where your expertise will be valued from day one.
Opportunity to make a real difference.
#LI-JR1 #LI-hybrid
Apply now