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Job Title: Buyer
Location: BioPure - UK - Havant
Location Type: On-Site
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About the Company:
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Buyer to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Role Summary
- Managing spend categories, ensuring the best value in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and sustainable performance.
- Combining day-to-day transactional purchasing with strategic supplier management.
- Sourcing and procuring goods and services across a range of categories.
- Preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes, and negotiating contracts.
- Overseeing the full procurement lifecycle.
- Maintaining a database of critical suppliers.
- Collaborating with various teams to align procurement with production schedules and operational needs.
- Providing sourcing updates in relevant forums.
- Ensuring purchased materials meet minimum requirements and align inventory levels with usage rates.
- Proposing alternative sourcing solutions to mitigate supply risks.
- Expediting deliveries when necessary.
- Conducting inventory analysis and taking actions to drive improved inventory health.
- Driving continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and systems.
- Taking a holistic category management approach.
- Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
- Ensuring adherence to site Quality Management Systems and departmental health and safety standards.
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Skills/Experience:
- Procurement Experience: 2+ years’ experience in a Procurement or Supply chain role. Experience in biopharma/life sciences sector is advantageous but not essential.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems is required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable.
- Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Data Proficiency: Confident using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
- Influencing Skills: Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities, with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and supplier negotiation.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Time Management: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Collaboration: A team player who can build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- CIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable.
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Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- A generous holiday allowance
- Three days’ paid volunteering leave
- Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Company Overview:
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. We offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems, and products for single-use applications. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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