Temporary Buyer (Indirect) (Oxford, GB) presso Oxford Instruments

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.

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