Engineering Buyer

Refeyn is the world's pioneer in mass photometry – a ground-breaking technology that weighs individual molecules and particles with light. It transforms our ability to characterise the composition, structure and dynamics of biomolecules and biomolecular complexes, nanostructures, and viral capsids.

Since being spun out of the University of Oxford in 2018, Refeyn has been developing mass photometry instruments and delivering them to customers around the world – at leading academic institutions and in biopharma. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of what mass photometry can achieve.

With headquarters in Oxford, UK as well as offices in the US, we are a growing, global company with a team of over 180 employees (and growing). In addition to achieving market success, Refeyn has attracted a high level of investment – we raised $70m in our Series B funding round in March 2022.

At Refeyn, we are fiercely proud of our talented workforce, whose creativity, tenacity and skills have enabled us to evolve into a successful, well-funded and rapidly growing company in just a few years. To achieve our ambitions – to transform analytical workflows in the life sciences, biopharma and beyond with mass photometry – we are continuing to expand our workforce.

We strive to be an outstanding place to work – by maintaining a positive and inclusive culture, offering competitive salaries and benefits, encouraging ongoing training and development, plus, of course, plenty of other perks.

Role:

Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunity has opened up for a Senior Engineering Buyer role in a dynamic and fast paced Company. 

The role will focus on the sourcing of products and services, using technical expertise and knowledge of global supply networks, to support New Product Development (NPD) projects during the early stages of component selection and qualification, through to handover and standard production.

The role will also offer technical support to the current product portfolio, with respect to procurement and supplier management, supply chain security, ongoing supplier quality monitoring and continuous improvement of the supply chain function.

The post will require close liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing successful, long-term relationships with Refeyn’s key suppliers and Working closely with product development teams to provide technical expertise and support with respect to supply chain activity during NPD/NPI from the early stages of component selection, through to production
• Analysis of technical specifications, BOMs, designs and engineering drawings from the Supply Chain perspective, to ensure alignment with supplier capabilities and maximize efficiency of the procurement process
• Early evaluation of potential suppliers, parts or services with respect to Supply Chain risks and opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure a robust supply chain, and with a focus on quality and cost-effective solutions
• Raise and issue RFP/RFI/RFQs and Purchase Orders, ensuring specification and requirements, delivery and lead time commitments are met, communicating with suppliers as required
• Support the Supplier Quality Management function with assessments, audits, component or process qualification (e.g. FIA).
• Support the current product portfolio from the supply chain perspective in coordination with engineering teams
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing practices and efficiencies
• Participate in detailed procurement planning to ensure timely selection and onboarding of suppliers and optimal scheduling of orders and commitments
• Negotiate contracts and supplier manufacturing and quality agreements, in coordination with the Supply Chain Manager
• Deliver reports and presentations as required to both internal and external stakeholders
• Collect, monitor and analyze relevant Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data related to Supply Chain activities
• Support the Supply Chain function with continuous supplier management activity such as onboarding, qualification, performance monitoring, improvement projects, offboarding

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Procurement role within a multi-discipline supply chain function
• CIPS qualification (or equivalent) in procurement, business, or a related field
• Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience

• A procurement expert with thorough knowledge of all aspects of sourcing, commercial negotiation, new supplier introduction, supplier management.
• Experience in a similar role within a growth business dealing in complex technology development and manufacturing
• Experience of working within quality management systems and standards such as ISO9001
• Relevant experience in commodities
• Understanding of Procurement processes and NPD/NPI
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and technical specifications, particularly related to optical systems and electro-mechanical devices
• Analytical and reporting experience
• Proven team player who can work comfortably under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build solid working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Performance-driven, responsive, confident, and self-motivated with a strategic approach to problem solving

Location

• Full-time employee, based in Oxford (Littlemore)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, excess-free private health insurance, critical illness cover and income protection, up to 7% employer pension contribution, salary sacrifice nursery scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, charitable giving, development opportunities, wellbeing resources, gym and retail discounts plus on-site snacks 

Refeyn is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all, and firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to transform analytical workflows using the power of light.