Buyer

Join Our Team as a Buyer at Avidity Science!Are you a commercially astute sourcing professional with a passion for supply chain excellence? Avidity Science is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the seamless supply of products and components that support our operations, production, and innovation.To be considered for this role, you will need to have demonstrable experience in a purchasing / supply-chain role and be located in a commutable distance from our company offices (HP18 9BA). You will need a full driving license and a car for this role as you will need to travel to various supplier sites on a regular basis.Why Avidity Science?Competitive Salary: Up to £45k (commensurate with experience), plus bonus opportunity.Comprehensive Benefits: Including 25 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 8% of basic salary, private healthcare, life insurance, enhanced family leaves and more.Career Growth: Opportunities to work on global sourcing initiatives and support new product development.Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.Flexible Working: Hybrid working available, with 3 days a week typically expected in our Long Crendon (HP18 9BA) office.Global Impact: Support the global supply chain with localised sourcing and reserve supplies.Your Role:As a Buyer, you will:Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.Raise purchase orders aligned with requisitions and inventory demand.Manage part returns and corrective actions in collaboration with Quality.Negotiate assertively within budget and organisational plans.Identify and act on cost-saving opportunities.Ensure uninterrupted supply to the production line and customer delivery.Collaborate with Commercial, Service, Projects, Production, Quality, and Technical Support teams.Conduct supplier audits with the Quality Manager.Support Engineering with sourcing of samples and prototypes.Assist with stocktakes and cycle counting in the warehouse.Uphold ISO9001 QMS procedures and policies.What We’re Looking For:Previous B2B experience, ideally in Life Sciences or Lab Equipment sectors.Experience sourcing for a production line or manufacturing facility.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Detail-oriented and collaborative, with a high level of accountability.Intermediate to strong MS Office skills.CIPS qualification is a distinct advantage.Full Driving licenseAdditional Perks:Vitality Private HealthcareHealth Cash PlanLife InsuranceEnhanced family-friendly leavesMental Health Support ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeWorkplace Nursery SchemeTeam Social ActivitiesJoin Us!If you’re ready to make a difference in a global business and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our innovative and supportive team at Avidity Science.

Created: 2025-08-01