Senior Buyer — Biopharma Ops Lead (On-Site) in Havant

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: BioPure - UK - Havant
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group:https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Buyer to join our dynamicteam.

Key Responsibilities:

• As Senior Buyer at BioPure, you will act as the operational procurement lead for the site, accountable for procurement execution, supplier performance, material availability and deployment of procurement processes. You will deliver best value across cost, quality, delivery and sustainability while supporting operational priorities and divisional procurement objectives.

  You will source and procure goods and services in line with divisional procurement and category strategies, preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes and negotiating within agreed contracts and governance. You will 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.

  In this senior role, you will 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 site level.
• Support the deployment of category strategies at 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.

Skills/Experience:

• Procurement Experience: Proven 5+ years’ experience in Procurement.Experience in biopharma/life sciences sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with MRP/ERP purchasing systems is required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Data Proficiency: Confident using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting and decision-making.
• Influencing Skills: Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities, with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and supplier negotiation.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Time Management: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Collaboration: A team player who can build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• CIPS qualified (or working towards)

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we willalways consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so wehave introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group InclusionCommitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss ordomestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in ourapplication form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.

Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader inmanufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies forthe life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-useapplications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholdersas we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Ourtechnologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes andindustrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors andHealthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions thatsit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions andinspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to maketheir difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers,our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environmentwhere everyone feels included.