Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: BioPure - UK
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

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.

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Job Summary:

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

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Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the operational procurement lead for the site.
• Be accountable for procurement execution, supplier performance, material availability and deployment of procurement processes.
• Deliver best value across cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability while supporting operational priorities and divisional procurement objectives.
• Source and procure goods and services in line with divisional procurement and category strategies.
• Prepare specifications, manage competitive bidding processes, and negotiate within agreed contracts and governance.
• 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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 the site level.
• Support the deployment of category strategies at the 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.