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Junior Buyer   Salary £26,000 to £33,000  along with private medical, annual bonus and EMI scheme   Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Competitive Salary + Benefits   Are you interested in building a career in procurement and supply chain within a cutting-edge technology business?   At  Infinitesima , we're developing advanced metrology systems that help some of the world's most innovative semiconductor companies push the boundaries of what's possible. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a  Junior Buyer  to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring our engineers and manufacturing teams have the materials, components and services they need to succeed.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who is keen to develop their career in a highly technical, fast-moving environment.   What You'll Be Doing   Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Stores and Quality teams, you'll help keep our supply chain running smoothly by:   Raising and managing purchase orders for technical components, materials and services   Obtaining quotations, comparing costs and lead times, and placing orders with approved suppliers   Monitoring open orders and proactively expediting deliveries   Working with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, pricing queries and documentation issues   Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and pricing data within our ERP system   Supporting supplier onboarding activities and sourcing new suppliers where required   Assisting with supplier performance reviews and cost reduction initiatives   Supporting negotiations on pricing, lead times and commercial terms   Ensuring purchasing activities comply with internal processes and approval requirements   What We're Looking For   We're interested in people who are organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.   Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar administrative role   Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail   The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines   Confident communication skills, both written and verbal   Good numerical skills and the ability to compare quotations and identify discrepancies   Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel   A practical, solutions-focused approach   The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team   A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within procurement and supply chain   It Would Be Great If You Also Have   Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment   Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems   Experience raising purchase orders and managing supplier deliveries   Basic understanding of engineering drawings or technical specifications   Awareness of supplier quality, compliance or import/export processes   CIPS qualifications, or an interest in working towards them   Why Join  Infinitesima ?   Work at the forefront of semiconductor and nanometrology technology   Learn from experienced engineering, manufacturing and supply chain professionals   Gain exposure to a complex global supply chain   Develop your procur