Azenta UK, Ltd. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity
Job TitlePlanner / Buyer
Job Description The Planner Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables, as well as planning production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets. This role plays a critical part in maintaining supply continuity, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated life sciences environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop, maintain, and improve accurate demand forecasts to support production and purchasing plans
- Source and purchase raw materials, components, and indirect supplies in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure materials and products are available to meet production schedules and customer demand to achieve On Time Delivery (OTD)
- Monitor stock levels and consumption rates to anticipate supply needs, avoid stockouts, and reduce excess inventory
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and secure reliable supply.
- Maintain accurate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Lead regular planning meetings to review production schedules, inventory status, and forecast updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process to increase efficiency and responsiveness.
Metrics
- On-Time Delivery to Customer Request Date
- On-Time Supplier Delivery At Target
- Safety Stock Inventory Turns Revenue Target
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in demand planning and purchasing in a production-driven environment (life sciences or similar regulated industry preferred)
- Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production planning, and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams High attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; APICS certification or equivalent is a plus
Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally. As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.
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Planner / Buyer employer: Azenta UK, Ltd.
At Azenta UK, Ltd., we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute to meaningful advancements in health and safety. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, comprehensive training programs, and collaborative team dynamics, all set against the backdrop of our state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence in every aspect of our operations.
