Junior Buyer - In Vivo

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for an experienced Junior Buyer – In Vivo to join the team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position you’ll take ownership in supporting animal studies from a procurement perspective - managing ordering of laboratory animals (rats and mice), animal diet, enrichment materials and consumables.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing procurement experience and familiarity with procurement systems who is looking to grow their career in a multinational, supportive environment.

This role will be a full-time permanent position based in brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, core hours

The team

You’ll be part of a team of 7 Buyers and a Team Leader, specialising in the procurement of laboratory consumables and equipment for research facilities in the UK and US. This role sists within our Lab and Production Services division, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and research institutions globally in the Life Science sector.

Experience

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in procurement, ideally within a regulated scientific or in vivo research environment
• Familiarity with procurement systems
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and DEFRA notifications is preferable
• Understanding of SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) policies and procedures
• Sensitivity to the ethical and regulatory considerations of in vivo research
• Understanding of how procurement supports the broader goals of in vivo research and animal welfare
  
  

How You’ll Thrive And Create An Impact

• Manage end-to-end procurement of laboratory animals, diets, enrichment, and consumables, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
• Act as the main point of contact for in vivo research staff, handling procurement queries and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Track orders through to delivery, and maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audits
• Support continuous improvement by identifying operational efficiencies and contributing to a safe, ethical, and collaborative team environment
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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