Purchaser (Operational Buyer)

3 weeks ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd Full time

Exciting opportunity to join a progressive company in a new role. Oxford PV is looking for a hands-on Purchaser who will be responsible for the procurement function within the company.

**Background**

Oxford PV is the pioneer and technology leader in the field of perovskite solar cells. Our company was established in 2010, as a spin-out from the University of Oxford. Today, we have the largest global team exclusively focused on developing and commercialising a perovskite-based solar technology. A research and development site in Oxford, UK and a pilot and manufacturing line at a site near Berlin, Germany, enable the accelerated transfer of our technology into industrial-scale perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cell production.

At Oxford PV, we believe that solar energy holds the key to decarbonising homes, businesses, and industry. We see a future where our perovskite technology will accelerate the transition to clean, solar energy, powering an all-electric world for generations to come.

With us you’ll play a part in creating this future. You’ll develop your skills in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to learn. You’ll make your mark along a team of enthusiastic colleagues who are passionate about realising our mission. You’ll get to perform in a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the energy transition.

We are recognised as among the world’s most promising cleantech companies. We have been named as a Global Cleantech 100 company twice and as one of the world’s top 50 most innovative companies by the German edition of MIT Technology Review. Our scientists are world-class and are regularly invited to speak at industry events.

**Responsibilities**

Oxford PV is excited to be creating a new Purchasing function in Oxford, therefore it is crucial that applicants have experience of setting up and rolling out efficient systems and processes. The Purchaser will be responsible for change management, involving the internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient process. This will also include an involvement in ERP system improvements

This Purchaser/Operational Buyer role will be responsible for the day to day purchasing and logistics for our site in Oxford, this will include:

- Managing all relevant purchasing activities within the ERP system:

- Order placing; relevant supplier and material data control; implementing negotiation results
- Following the supply process (order-2-supply); incoming goods transaction, tracking outstanding deliveries
- Managing and control of logístical parameters; stock-level control; reordering process etc.
- Partial quality aspects (Claim-management; etc.)
- Working closely with all departments across the company to meet their purchasing needs, including project managers and departmental managers
- Sourcing in collaboration with the various departments in our UK Company and the Buyer at our site in Germany. Working on cost reduction possibilities
- Optimal stock control and management
- Ensuring the company remains compliant with all customs and duties requirements

Other aspects of the role will include:

- Operational purchasing of restricted materials for the Group
- Monitoring of relevant markets and performing analysis once necessary. This includes RfQ’s, due diligence checks, TCO comparisons and basic negotiations
- Providing support for international supplier management
- Analysing data and providing reports to demonstrate savings improvements and the benefit of changes.

**Skills**
- This role would best suit someone who is proactive, self-motivated and results driven, whilst working well as part of a wider team
- Trustworthy and confidential, ability to use appropriate discretion when working with highly sensitive and confidential information
- Must be self organised and have an analytical, structured approach to their work
- This person will be the first point of contact for suppliers so excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are required
- Equally, it is important to have the ability to build relationships with key internal contacts
- Ability to complete tasks against tight deadlines and experience of project management
- Share our vision, mission, and values - with enthusiasm and ideas to help us bring them to life

**Qualifications and experience**

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

- Minimum of 2 years operational purchasing experience in the UK and EU
- University Degree, CIPS qualification or qualified by experience
- Good knowledge of a manufacturing-based ERP system
- Understanding of third party logistics

Salary depending on experience

On site Mon-Fri
- Full-time working hours are 37.5 hours per week and part-time/flexible working will be considered.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary
- Private health and wellbeing scheme available from the first day you join us
- Company pension scheme
- Company bonus scheme, dependant on performance
- Employee Assistance Programm

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