Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Description

Buyer 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