Senior Buyer

Location

BioPure - UK - Havant

Location Type

On-Site

Company Website

https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group Website

https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Buyer at BioPure, you will act as the operational procurement lead for the site, accountable for procurement execution, supplier performance, material availability and deployment of procurement processes. You will deliver best value across cost, quality, delivery and sustainability while supporting operational priorities and divisional procurement objectives.

You will source and procure goods and services in line with divisional procurement and category strategies, preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes and negotiating within agreed contracts and governance. You will oversee the full site procurement lifecycle, from purchase requisitions and purchase orders through to supplier performance, continuity of supply and compliance with internal policies and budgetary controls.

In this senior role, you will proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities, lead site procurement projects, and support and develop others while working closely with Global Strategic Procurement and Category Management teams.

• Oversee the Purchase Requisition process within the ERP, ensuring smooth workflow and timely approval of requests that convert into purchase orders.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with preferred suppliers, contracts, Group controls and procurement governance.
• Execute sourcing activities in line with divisional procurement and category strategies to support delivery performance and internal and external customer needs.
• Conduct regular price negotiations to ensure competitiveness against previous spend, existing contracts, and market benchmarks.
• Ensure ERP has accurate parameters to drive accurate net requirements and optimal service to customers. These will be regularly updated including lead-times, safety stocks, MOQ’s, shelf life, etc.
• Develop, update and train clear Standard Operating Procedures. Support and develop others in the team.
• Manage critical supplier performance, including delivery performance, recovery plans and the development of reliable supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure timely payment of purchased items.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production and Warehouse teams to support daily manufacturing priorities, production schedules and material availability.
• Work closely with the inbound Warehouse team to resolve delivery and receipt issues.
• Provide procurement updates in relevant forums, including daily stand-up meetings, and manage timely escalation of delivery, pricing or performance issues with key suppliers.
• Ensure purchased materials meet minimum requirements and align inventory levels with usage rates to prevent overstocking.
• Lead shortage management and propose alternative sourcing solutions to protect continuity of supply and mitigate operational risk.
• Expedite deliveries and coordinate supplier recovery actions when required to meet business priorities.
• Conduct inventory analysis and take action to improve inventory health.
• Drive continuous improvement in site procurement processes, tools and systems to improve efficiency and value. Lead projects and contribute actively to cross-functional improvement opportunities.
• Work with Global Procurement leadership to implement and support procurement strategy at site level.
• Support the deployment of category strategies at site level, monitoring supplier count, pricing, delivery, quality and responsiveness.
• Identify, manage and escalate supply chain risks, ensuring supply continuity and alignment with supplier agreements, business performance and cost objectives.
• Collect and maintain supplier compliance documentation for quality and audit purposes.
• Ensure adherence to site Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and departmental health and safety standards.