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Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Healthcare, Life Insurance, Pension, 33 days hols, Social Club events, funded training
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Logistics
  • Contact: Helen Pitcher
  • Contact Email: h.pitcher@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03303 352510
  • Job Ref: SF54595
Are you looking to work for a company who are on a continuous journey of growth and development within the exciting and ever evolving scientific sector?  Do you have some experience within Purchasing or Supply Chain and are looking for the next step up within your career?  Then this role could be the opportunity you are looking for, working for a business who value staff and reward accordingly (see below for benefits)…
 
Working within an experienced Supply Chain team where there will be plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your skills and knowledge you will take control of all UK purchases of finished goods for the business.     As a Buyer you will purchase goods to add to both existing and new product ranges as well as all non-inventory goods for the business, developing and maintaining effective KPI’s for the UK business. This is a permanent, full time role – 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Fri
 
Responsibilities will include;
  • Establishing and maintaining effective and strategic supplier partnerships
  • Manage and review pricing negotiation strategies
  • Hold regular reviews with suppliers and develop a supplier performance plan (KPI development)
  • Ad hoc project management for internal/back office purchasing requirements
 
In return you will benefit from:
  • Salary of £26-30k dependent upon skills and experience
  • The option to work form home 2 days per week
  • Private Healthcare Scheme
  • 25 days hols (plus BH)
  • Life insurance
  • Sports & social club
  • Great location near to shops, cafes and local amenities
  • Some flexibility on start/finish times to suit
  • CIPS qualification would be hugely advantageous however the company are open to providing funding for this
 
Please contact Helen for further information or APPLY NOW in order to not miss out on this great opportunity!