Buyer

About Us

Wells Offshore is a dynamic global supplier of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies to the Onshore and Offshore Oil, Gas and Merchant Shipping Industry for over 25 years. This field is highly unique offering a multitude of opportunities in the healthcare industry. Supported by one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in Europe, Day Lewis Pharmacy

Purpose of the Role

The Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day end-to-end purchasing activity, including supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management

We are looking for someone seeking a role in which they can establish themselves, grow and make a lasting impact. You will be motivated by taking ownership of longer-term objectives, strengthening supplier relationships and continuously improving commercial performance

In return, the role offers scope to develop your expertise and responsibilities as the buying strategy evolves

Sourcing & Purchasing

• Obtain supplier quotes, ensuring best pricing, and negotiate where appropriate to drive costs down
• Raise Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods via Dynamics Business Central
• Uphold procurement processes and policies
• Support product mapping, pricing, and sourcing for tenders opportunities , presenting findings to Procurement and Commercial leads to support decision-making

Supplier Management & Performance

• Maintain productive relationships with suppliers
• Track supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs, monitoring complaints and providing supporting data where KPIs are exceeded
• Participate in supplier/vendor meetings and track performance against agreed KPIs
• Process defective items and supplier returns.
• Support Finance with invoice and supplier queries

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Collaborate with the Data team to produce and automate weekly stock update reports (using Power BI or equivalent)
• Conduct targeted market research on price fluctuations and emerging suppliers for top consumable items

Stock & Inventory

• Support stock controllers with product management within operations
• Responsible for stock adjustments on company systems
• Inform the Store Manager of any delivery or stock discrepancies
• Participate in and support the Stock Management team during stock takes, ensuring targets are me

Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure purchasing activity supports wider business objectives
• Maintain clear, effective communication across the procurement team and organisation
• Support internal and external audit requirements relating to procurement activities
• Promote continuous improvement in procurement systems, controls, and procedures

Essential

Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of supplier sourcing, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and negotiating price, lead times, and commercial terms
• Experience of raising and managing purchase orders through an ERP or purchasing system, with a strong focus on accuracy and data quality
• Experience of supplier relationship management, including resolving supply issues, shortages, discrepancies, returns, and invoice queries
• Good understanding of stock and inventory management, including the relationship between purchasing decisions, stock availability, customer requirements, and working capital
• Strong commercial and numerical awareness, with the ability to compare supplier offers and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved value
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with experience using data to support purchasing, pricing, and supplier decisions
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Operations, Warehouse, and Finance
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements and priorities within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualisation tools
• Previous purchasing experience within the pharmaceutical, medical supplies, healthcare, wholesale, or another regulated or stock-led environment
• Experience monitoring and reporting supplier KPIs and SLAs and participating in supplier performance reviews
• A recognised procurement qualification, such as CIPS, or a willingness to work towards one

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to purchasing and problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident working independently, taking ownership of purchasing activities
• Collaborative approach, with ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• Continuous improvement mindset, a willingness to challenge existing processes and identify efficient ways of working
• Ambitious and motivated to develop within the procurement and supply chain function

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent / Monday-Friday / Office based (no remote working)

Eligibility to Work:

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

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