Buyer in Cambridge

Job description

An opportunity to join the established procurement team of this hugely successful business based outside St Ives, Cambridgeshire. With hybrid working available, this role offers significant opportunities for personal development and career advancement in an empowering and entrepreneurial culture.

Key areas of focus will include identifying suppliers and building long-term relationships to drive innovation and value; negotiating with suppliers to secure cost-savings targets; placing of orders; allocation of stock and identifying issues; supporting internal stakeholders and providing advice and procurement expertise; and updating and communicating reporting and KPIs.

To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrable procurement experience, ideally from a fast-moving commercial environment. The ideal candidate will have started their CIPS qualifications, although this is beneficial and not essential. With strong attention to detail, highly developed planning and organising skills, you will be adept at building relationships with excellent communication and influencing skills.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English