Bio-Techne
Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer Planner
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Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer Planner
Procurement Buyer – Life Sciences & Inventory Management (On-site, Abingdon)
Pay Range: £25,800 - £42,450 (depending on experience, qualifications, and location)
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager, EMEA Location: Abingdon (on-site) Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Bio-Techne empowers researchers to advance Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics through innovative tools that enable disease treatment and prevention. By joining our team, you’ll play a crucial role in optimising inventory across Europe to support our global manufacturing sites while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Source stock from Bio-Techne’s internal brands and manage European inventory efficiently.
- Serve as a key link between suppliers, operations, and customers to reduce lead times and minimise backorders.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement, quality, and delivery processes.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, researching capabilities, pricing, and materials availability.
- Prepare statements of work (SOWs), requests for quotation (RFQs)/proposals, and bidder lists.
- Conduct supplier site visits and assess performance across technical, quality, delivery, and cost criteria.
- Negotiate and finalise terms of purchase orders (POs) and contracts, including agreements with international suppliers.
- Mitigate risks by developing alternative supply sources where necessary.
Inventory & Operations Support
- Maintain accurate lead times and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries.
- Investigate and resolve shipment quality discrepancies, prioritising quick reconciliations.
- Facilitate inspections, substitutions, and standardisation by coordinating between suppliers and internal teams.
- Handle damage claims, returns, over-shipments, and product changes with suppliers.
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Process Improvement & Reporting
- Prepare complex reports and analytics, tracking inventory trends and KPIs.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies to optimise procurement workflows.
- Lead or contribute to special projects, improving processes with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and internal policies (e.g., Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM)).
Leadership & Training
- Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and act as a stakeholder liaison on critical projects.
- Establish departmental goals and ensure project objectives are met within deadlines.
- Train new hires on procurement systems and procedures.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred.
- First working experience in a Buyer/Planner role required.
- Proven data entry accuracy and speed.
- Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access preferred).
- Beneficial: Experience with Dynamics 365 or ERP systems.
- Beneficial: Background in supply chain or procurement functions.
- Fluent English (second language a plus, but not mandatory).
- Demonstrable experience in Life Sciences, manufacturing, or technical procurement.
- Ability to manage custom and specialised component supply chains, including low-to-mid volume production.
- Strong customer-facing skills with experience in training, support, and conflict resolution.
- Must travel occasionally across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) for supplier meetings.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to analyse large datasets and visualise trends for strategic decision-making.
- Highly organised, with the capacity to prioritise varied workloads under pressure.
- Adaptable team player who can collaborate across departments and act as a peerleader.
- Resilient under high-pressure situations.
- Knowledge of customer-centric environments, including managing expectations and resolving PO/invoice discrepancies.
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Why Join Bio-Techne?
Bio-Techne is more than a company—it’s a purpose-driven community dedicated to advancing science for the betterment of global health. We offer:
✅ Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards. ✅ Employee benefits, including retirement programmes and stock purchase options. ✅ Career development through mentoring, training, promotions, and internship programmes. ✅ Diverse and inclusive work environment with employee resource groups, volunteer initiatives, and inclusive events. ✅ Empowerment-driven culture—your ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. ✅ Commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement as core business values.
Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Application Note
To protect confidential candidate information, unsolicited resumes will not be accepted unless submitted through Bio-Techne’s official application system. For accommodation needs during recruitment, contact hr@bio-techne.com.
Explore more about Bio-Techne at bio-techne.com. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare one discovery at a time.
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