With a presence in over 17 countries, Medik8 is a trusted leader in science-backed skincare, committed to driving innovation and expansion globally.
We continue to scale the business through international growth, multi-channel distribution and cutting-edge product development.
We are looking for a Raw Materials Buyer who will play a pivotal role in supporting our growth by securing the essential ingredients that drive our business forward.
Working closely with our R&D and Supply Chain teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient procurement of top-quality raw materials.
You'll manage supplier relationships, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and help optimise our materials supply chain to support both our current production needs and future expansion.
This role reports into our Head of Procurement and is based onsite 3 days per week at our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury.
Key Responsibilities: Purchase best quality Raw Materials to ensure that the weekly production plans can be met Work with R&D team to ensure successful delivery of all NPD/EPD projects Ensuring all Raw Material purchases comply with internal CFI and Vegan requirements Ensures key Raw Materials have clear Secondary Supply Deliver agreed margin improvements and stockholding reductions Raw Material Supplier approval, set-up and on-going management Ensuring identified key suppliers have beneficial contracts agreed Escalates any issues with suppliers to ensure efficient and smooth resolutions and finding quick solutions Ensures market knowledge of natural ingredients is always constantly updated ERP product set-up and Bill of Materials approval Requirements: Experience of purchasing Raw Materials/Chemicals for the cosmetics industry Experience of working with ERP systems Experience of Supplier Management and delivering improvement plans Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent systems (G-suite) Have great attention to detail and accuracy Have the ability to build relationships and work well with a variety of people Demonstrate a high level of teamwork, discipline, and enthusiasm Excellent organisational skills A bout us Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.
Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market.
All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.
Culture & Benefits We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers.
Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always.
We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together.
We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility.
It's just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include: - 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Flexible & Hybrid working - Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Annual Performance Bonus - Long Service Awards - 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance - Flexible Career opportunities - Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns - 2 Volunteering days per year - Matched Charitable Giving Scheme Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values.
You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.
At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation.
We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish.
We're committed to advancing equal opportunities and we're dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process.
Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ).
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!