Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Bio Pure - UK - Havant
Location Type: On-Site
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith 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.

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

Watson-Marlow is an industry-leading technology organisation dedicatedtoengineering fluidmanagementsolutions for the lifescienceand process industries. We help ourcustomerstosupplycritical products and services that range from fresh drinking water and therapeutic medicines tofood product sand paper. Through oursolutionswehelp companies to be more efficient, sustainable and profitable.

Bio Pure is part of the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions which is encompassed by Spirax Group plc,a FTSE 100 company. We are an award-winning leader in fluid management technology. For over 60 years we have engineered components and systems for customers in a wide range of markets from the pharmaceutical to the environmental industries.

In this role as a Buyer at Biopure, you will be managing spend categories, ensuring the best value interms of cost, quality, delivery and sustainable performance. This role combines day-to-day transactional purchasing with strategic supplier management to support operational efficiency and long-term procurement goals.

You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services across a range of categories,preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes, and negotiating contracts. You will also oversee the full procurementlifecycle—from managing internal purchase requisitions and raising purchase orders to monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with internal policies and budgetary controls.

• Oversee the Purchase Requisition process within the ERP, ensuring smooth workflow and timely approval of requests that convert into purchase orders.
• Manage supplier onboarding for suppliers, ensuring compliance with group controls.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve optimal delivery performance and meet 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
• Maintain a database of critical suppliers, monitoring performance and fostering strong, reliable partnerships.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure timely payment of purchased items.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to align procurement with production schedules and operational needs.
• Work closely with inbound warehouse team for inbound resolution
• Provide sourcing updates in relevant forums, including daily stand-up meetings, highlighting changes in delivery dates, pricing, or supplier performance.
• Ensure purchased materials meet minimum requirements and align inventory levels with usage rates to prevent overstocking.
• Propose alternative sourcing solutions when needed to mitigate supply risks.
• Expedite deliveries when necessary to meet business demands.
• Conduct inventory analysis and take actions to drive improved inventory health
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and value.
• Take a holistic category management approach, overseeing supplier count, pricing, delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring alignment of supplier agreements with business performance and cost objectives.
• Collect and maintain supplier compliance documentation for quality…