Buyer

We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Buyer to ensure timely material availability through effective planning, forecasting, and supplier management. This role is key to maintaining a resilient and efficient supply chain that supports our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast Plan and Facilitate on-time materials and take action to mitigate Supply Issues.
• Maintain and Manage Business MRP System and Inventory Levels. Support Purchasing related activities including Sourcing, Negotiating, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Comply with company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental processes in accordance with ISO requirements and raise any issues of non-conformance
• Maintain accurate and detailed departmental records and planning/purchasing related documentation including the MRP System
• Assess volume requirements, manage supplier order book and schedule parts to meet production requirements and safety stock levels.
• Liaise and collaborate with Global departments and Stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials
• Ensure continuous supplies and take action to mitigate and escalate supply problems that may pose a risk to or impact business operations
• Manage Engineering Change Orders through the Procurement & Inventory Process Support the Sourcing, negotiation and purchasing of materials in line with Business Targets for Quality, Cost and Delivery
• Support with the identification, selection, assessment, performance review and management of the Supply Chain
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Five S, VE and Cost Reduction initiatives to eliminate all non-value added activities
• Support Instruments Group to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets Role Specific Skills and Behaviours: Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritise and make decisions to achieve required goals

Skills and experience

• Experience within a Planning/Purchasing role ideally within Electronics/Life Sciences or Manufacturing industries.
• A formal qualification in Planning/Procurement related discipline - Supply chain management/Logistics
• Proficient in Business Systems (MRP - Axapta/Dynamics)
• Experience in the use of Engineering Drawings and understanding and utilising engineering and technical information and data
• Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 5S
• Experience of ISO and H&S requirement
• The successful candidate will be commercially and financially aware with attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employer Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP service
• Annual flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate discount on gym membership
• Savings and discounts
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Referral incentives
• Social events
• Volunteering day

About us

Biotage is a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery and development and analytical testing. With strong expertise in separation and purification technologies, and a focus on leveraging intelligent workflow solutions, we aim to efficiently support the advancement and protection of human health. Learn more at biotage.com

Salary up to £40,000 commensurate with experience