Purchasing Work, Jobs in Cambridge, Cam (with Salaries)

Business Co - ordinator (contract)
Microsoft EMEA —Cambridge
- £127 - £140 a day
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
6d
OTC Trader & Buyer
Noble Healthcare —Sandy
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Stock and Logistics Support - PART TIME/ 20 HOURS
Source Bioscience —Histon
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
14d
Sales and Purchasing Assistant
Anglian Fasteners Limited —Bedford
- £22,568 - £26,250 a year
- Weekend availability
- ERP systems
- In-person
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Head of Procurement
Project Interim —Cambridge
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
6d
Buyer
Arena Group —Saint Ives
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
Material Control Assistant
Envea —Cambridge
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- IT
Executive Assistant - 12-month contract
Cambridge Consultants —Cambridge
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Work from home
Buyer
Jabil Circuit —Stevenage
- Full-time
Office Administrator / Sales & Purchasing
Arkle Electronic Systems Ltd —Stevenage
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
1d
Indirect Procurement Category Manager
Abcam —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Procurement - Commercial Category Lead
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue —Huntingdon
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Junior Construction Buyer
CARMELCREST LTD —Bishop's Stortford
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Product Marketing Manager (Octopart Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions)
Renesas Electronics —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Commodity Manager
ZEISS Group —Cambridge
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Senior Category Manager (CMO)
Mundipharma —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
Buyer
Velocity Electronics —Stevenage
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Senior Contracts and Performance Manager
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust —Stevenage
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
5d
Senior Indirect Buyer
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Limited —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- ERP systems
Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Cambridge
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme

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Business Co - ordinator (contract)

Microsoft EMEA -
Cambridge

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£127 - £140 a day
6 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Expense management
Microsoft Outlook Calendar

Full job description

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary:

Microsoft AI for Science is a global research initiative dedicated to transforming scientific discovery through large-scale deep learning. Our mission is to pioneer the “fifth paradigm” of science by combining AI with natural sciences to address pressing challenges such as climate change, sustainable materials, and drug discovery.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, action-oriented, and highly organized Business Co-Ordinator to provide exceptional business and program support to our team.

This role supports senior leads and their teams, as well as contributions to the co-ordination of our program efforts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex calendars for senior stakeholders
Coordinate travel bookings and expense submissions
Plan and execute:
- Internal meetings
- Off-sites and team events
- Social and celebration events
Handle meeting logistics:
- Room bookings
- RSVPs
- Catering
- Agenda preparation
- Minutes and action tracking
Maintain and update team distribution lists
Coordinate visitor sessions and lectures
Ensure policy and compliance adherence
Provide backup support for other admins
Collaborate with support teams across locations
Support external engagements (talks, workshops, research partners)
Handle procurement workflows (data/software approvals and vendors)

Must-Have Skills:

2+ years in - Admin / Executive Assistant / Business Support / Coordination role
Strong calendar & diary management (multiple stakeholders)
Experience with -
- Travel coordination
- Expense management
- Event coordination
Proficient in -
- Outlook (calendar heavy usage)
- Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Microsoft Teams
Ability to -
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Stay calm under pressure
- Maintain confidentiality
Strong organization + attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience supporting:
- Programme Managers / Project Managers
Experience in:
- Research, tech, or fast-paced environments
Exposure to:
- Procurement processes
- Vendor coordination
Prior cross-site/global team support

Experience

2–5 years ideal
Job titles to target:
- Team Assistant
- Executive Assistant (junior-mid)
- Business Support Officer
- Programme Coordinator
- Administrative Coordinator
Environment:
- Fast-paced corporate / tech / consulting / research orgs

Additional Details:

Location: Hybrid (60% Onsite. Cambridge, UK)
Duration: 1 year
Shift Timings: Monday – Friday (Business Hours)
Pay Range: £127 - £140 /day (PAYE)
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

Pay Rate Range

127 - 140 GBP daily

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