COMPANY OVERVIEW

Broughton’s mission is to improve public health and well-being. As a global contract research organisation, we work with future-focused organisations and category innovators to bring products to market across the Pharmaceutical, Health care and Lifestyle sectors.
We partner with clients to provide integrated solutions delivered by our contract laboratories and world-leading team of scientists and regulatory consultants.

SUMMARY

The Purchasing / Business Support Executive is responsible for the purchasing of non-cost of sales requirements and providing comprehensive support across facilities management and general business support.
With an understanding of buying / procurement, you will demonstrate organisation and attention to detail which are essential for this role along with drive to deliver and the ability to question the status quo. Reporting to the Director of HR, you will also be involved in booking travel, hosting visitors, along with providing cover for HR and Finance roles. This role will be varied and require great communication skills both oral and written along with strong IT skills.
Hours - 24 per week, Wednesday - Friday 8hrs per day.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience within a buying / procurement role would be an advantage.
• Proven experience in a business support or administrative role, preferably within a scientific or technical environment.
• Experience using finance software / ERP - Preferred
• Good understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles. - Preferred
• Highly IT literate with strong competence in Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Essential
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. - Preferred
• Strong administrative and organisational skills - Essential
  If you are passionate about supporting innovative solutions in the life sciences sector, we invite you to apply for the Purchasing / Business Support position at Broughton and be part of our mission to improve health outcomes globally!
  No Agency Contact at this stage please
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £15,600.00-£18,000.00 per year
  Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: VA7

• Purchasing for non-cost of sales and general business items such as consumables, IT equipment (Laptops, screens etc), etc.
• Coordinating facilities management requests and requirements.
• Visitor Hosting including room preparation and refreshments
• Coordinating IT equipment
• Cover for other business support roles (Supply Chain, HR, Finance)