Full job descriptionBuyer 1 — 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
£37,000 to £40,000 per annum pro rata
MK3
Our client designs and manufactures temperature-controlled packaging that keeps life-saving therapies and pharmaceuticals safe in transit for global life science organisations. From clinical trials to commercial distribution, their solutions protect products that genuinely change lives.
We’re looking for a Buyer I to join our client’s Purchasing team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting their Senior Buyer with the day-to-day operation of the purchasing function at their MK3 site. This is a hands-on, operational role covering purchase order management, SAP data maintenance and supplier administration — ideal for someone with a couple of years’ purchasing experience who’s ready to hit the ground running.
What you’ll be doing:
*Raising and managing Purchase Orders in line with demand requirements
*Reviewing SAP daily against Material Lists and Traffic Lights, taking remedial action where needed
*Monitoring exception messages and outstanding POs, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate supply risk
*Supporting vendor qualification, the ECO process, and supplier corrective actions
*Validating supplier invoices and helping resolve cost, quality or delivery queries
*Supporting safety stock replenishment across sites
What we’re looking for:
*1–3 years’ experience in a purchasing, buying or supply chain role within a manufacturing, engineering or similar operational environment
*Experience using an ERP system and raising/managing purchase orders (SAP preferred, but not essential)
*Comfortable managing systematic processes and correspondence for a purchasing/supply chain function
*Strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and a proactive, organised approach
*Studying towards, or interested in, a CIPS qualification (a plus, not required)
Contract: 6-month FTC, based on-site at MK3