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Social network you want to login/join with: Buyer Location: Aflex – Bradley Business Park Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more Website: Group: We’re currently seeking a Buyer to join us. You’ll join a dynamic team of engineers, salespeople, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers, and many more. Globally, we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you can make a difference. At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job. We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this, you’ll gain access to SSE Academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace. Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company. SSE (London Stock Exchange – FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8,500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets. This role will focus on: The role of Buyer is to work on several projects to help achieve operational purchasing objectives. Raising manual purchase orders for both indirect and direct goods such as stock items, fittings, consumables, and maintenance parts from the department inbox. Negotiating the best price and lead times from suppliers. Identifying and leading opportunities within the business for innovation, cost savings, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Reducing the number of day-to-day requisitions and utilizing the stock system. Managing and setting up contracts. Obtaining quotes for requesting departments and updating stock cards. Completing the daily low stock sheet. Quarterly usage checks on export orders to maintain correct quantities. Ensuring orders are placed in a timely manner, managing lead times and delivery schedules. Rationalizing the number of suppliers through category management. Updating cost savings and increases. Following company policies and procedures to the highest standard. To be successful in this role, you will need: CIPS / IoSCM qualification would be beneficial. Experience with contracting. Technical knowledge in a buying role. Experience in manufacturing and engineering buying. Experience of implementing change. Knowledge of raw materials such as Steel, PTFE, EPDM, Silicone, etc., would be beneficial. Ability to effectively use computer and communication technology such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Excel. Strong planning and organization skills. Ability to build relationships with stakeholders. Self-motivated and capable of decision-making. Strong communication and time management skills. Driven and enjoys the challenge of change. Closing date: 1/8/2024 As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. About Watson-Marlow Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivaled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company. #J-18808-Ljbffr