Job Description

Buyer

Location:

Cumbria, UK

Company:

Oxley Group

About Us:

Oxley Group is a world-class provider of advanced solutions for the defence and aerospace industries, serving a global customer base.

Specialists in LED lighting, night vision, EMI filters and electronic components, Oxley offers comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing facilities within the company's UK manufacturing centre and through Oxley Inc in the US. The team works across the globe on world leading technology, including projects for Boeing, BAE Systems, Saab, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. Oxley is the winner of multiple awards including the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Aerospace Electronics Design Award, Best Community Involvement and the Make UK Award for Developing Future Talent.

Located in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country, Oxley is based on the edge of the renowned Lake District in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Why Join Us:

Competitive salary 4-day working week Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays Hybrid working, flexible arrangements for relevant roles Group bonus scheme BUPA healthcare Life Assurance scheme Employee retail discounts and wellbeing centre Group pension scheme Professional development opportunities (Apprenticeship & Graduate programmes, further education training programmes, mentorship, career progression) Free onsite parking Electric vehicle charge points Additional leave for cadets, reservists, and cadet force adult volunteers

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the buyer/scheduler will be responsible for mrp scheduling, buying and maintain the supplier interface for specific commodities.

The buyer will ensure that business secures the best quality, pricing, payment terms and contracts for products and services it purchases.

Qualifications Required/Essential Skills:

HND or above preferred but will consider candidates with relevant purchase experience. IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications. Experience of ERP/MRP systems would be useful. Experience dealing with electronic parts would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

Managing the day to day ordering, ensuring goods arrive on time to meet the mrp demand. o Communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations. o Interface with Operations and Projects on new part introduction. o Ensure forward project costings are maintained to ensure the project margins are maintained. o Support with the generation of supplier KPIs when required. o An integral Team member who will work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvement. o Adhere to nay health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to enure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors. o Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships internal and external. o Conduct research for new components and suppliers where needed. o Resolve any supplier issues to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issue.
Oxley Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in shaping the future of the manufacturing industry where your skills make a difference!

How to Apply:

If you're excited about this role and think you would be a great fit for our team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're interested in joining the Oxley team to recruitment@oxleygroup.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

Day shift No weekends
Work Location: In person