Buyer

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:

As a Buyer/Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role in our procurement process by sourcing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational needs. Your responsibilities will encompass MRP scheduling and buying, supplier management, negotiation, and ensuring the business secures the best quality and pricing. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Qualifications Required/Essential Skills:

• Professional Supply Chain Management Qualification, or Degree educated or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, or willing to complete.
• Experience required of working with an ERP system, specifically MRP‌
• Understanding of purchasing and supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

• Source and procure materials, goods, and services to meet production needs; driven by MRP demand.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.
• Monitor purchasing operations to comply with current quality standards securing compliance and embedding these standards into everyday practice
• Inventory Management - Implement inventory control measures to reduce excess stock and minimise shortages.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a similar global industry role
• Proactive, analytical, result orientated and willing to take on new challenges
• Able to work to tight deadlines.

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!

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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!

Salary: Up to £40,000.00pa

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral program
• Work from home

Experience:

Buyer/Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)