Supply Chain Manager

3 weeks ago


Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom Peli BioThermal Full time
About the Role

The Senior Buyer will work closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of approved materials. This involves negotiating contracts with suppliers, maintaining strong relationships, and supporting the Purchasing Manager in maintaining robust and efficient supply chains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Purchasing Manager in developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
  • Build partnerships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms, prices, and service level agreements.
  • Lead the qualification efforts on prospective vendors based on documented processes and vendor surveys.
  • Lead the ECO process for purchasing, working with the BOMAG team to ensure timely completion.
  • Understand demand requirements and react decisively to resolve supply chain constraints.
  • Issue Purchase Orders for suppliers and provide documentation on custom materials.
  • Resolve differences with regard to supplier costs, quality, deliveries, and payments.
  • Ensure Purchase Order delivery dates and confirmations are up to date.
  • Review SAP daily in regard to Material Lists, Traffic Lights, and expedite/defer decisions.
  • Validate Supplier invoices and review SAP to update Master Data.
  • Monitor Supplier Delivery and Quality Performance and produce forecast information.
  • Process delivery discrepancies and Vendor Rejects, and raise Supplier corrective Action Requests.
  • Support the buyers in monitoring exception messages and outstanding Purchase orders.

Requirements:

  • Experience or involvement with MRPII/ERP/Advanced Planning Systems (SAP preferred).
  • Three years' experience of buying raw materials in a manufacturing fast-paced environment.
  • Broad end-to-end supply chain and operations process knowledge.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

About Peli BioThermal:

Peli BioThermal is a global leader in the design and manufacture of single-use and reusable temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical trials industries. We offer a competitive salary, company bonus scheme, hybrid working, life assurance, and development programs.



  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Commercial Recruitment Full time

    Logistics and Supply Chain ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Manager to join our team at Commercial Recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, with experience in managing complex logistics operations.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Safran Electrical & Power UK Full time

    Job DescriptionAt Safran Electrical & Power UK, we are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Supply Chain Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating new programs and projects, building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Polar Speed Distribution Ltd Full time

    Polar Speed, a UPS companyIs a leading logistics company providing innovative temperature sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.Governance and Quality LeadershipMain Responsibilities:Develop and maintain quality systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Lead and manage governance and...


  • Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom Pelican Products, Inc. Full time

    The role key focus is support global initiatives around Scope 3 carbon reduction, sustainable procurement and supplier ESG engagement as well as support Peli BioThermal customers through LCA modeling. Our Role - Support delivery of Peli BioThermal sustainability strategy - Assist in tracking Scope 3 emissions - Taking a leading role in working with suppliers...


  • Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Packaging Procurement Manager Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Salary: £60,000 + Car Allowance Hours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking included *Please note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted* Responsibilities: * Management of overall procurement strategy, ensuring sourcing, cost savings and operational...


  • Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom D R Newitt & Associates Full time

    Job Title: Packaging Procurement ManagerLocation: Leighton Buzzard, BedfordshireSalary: £60,000 + Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking included*Please note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted*Responsibilities: * Management of overall procurement strategy, ensuring sourcing, cost savings and operational efficiency. * Lead...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Pelican Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Senior Commercial professional to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing our supply chain, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Management: Develop and maintain strong...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom supplychainonline.co - Jobboard Full time

    Job Title: Packaging Procurement ManagerLocation: Leighton Buzzard, BedfordshireSalary: 60,000 + Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking includedPlease note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted.Responsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy to ensure efficient sourcing, cost savings, and operational...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom D R Newitt & Associates Full time

    Job Title: Packaging Procurement ManagerLocation: Leighton Buzzard, BedfordshireSalary: £60,000 + Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking includedPlease note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted.Responsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy to ensure efficient sourcing, cost savings, and...

  • Inventory Manager

    2 months ago


    Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Are you a seasoned Inventory Manager ready to take on a critical role within a cutting-edge organisation? We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the inventory management strategy for a high-profile site in Leighton Buzzard. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee the management of a significant inventory portfolio, driving the execution...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom D R Newitt Recruitment Full time

    D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a skilled Packaging Procurement Manager to join their team in Central Bedfordshire.Job Title: Packaging Procurement ManagerHours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking includedPlease note: sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be acceptedResponsibilities:Develop and implement an overall procurement strategy to ensure...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom D R Newitt & Associates Full time

    Job Title: Packaging Procurement ManagerLocation: Leighton Buzzard, BedfordshireSalary: £60,000 + Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday with Homeworking includedPlease note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted.Responsibilities:Management of overall procurement strategy, ensuring sourcing, cost savings, and operational efficiency.Lead...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Supply Desk Full time

    About the Role:The Supply Desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Leighton Buzzard area. They are looking for an excellent support member of staff who has experience/qualifications with SEMH students. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with SEN or a want to work with children with SEN, good knowledge of SEN and passion to...

  • Procurement Lead

    6 months ago


    Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom Safran Electrical & Power UK Full time

    **Procurement Lead** **Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire** **£ Competitive** **Benefits**: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen **Skills**:...

  • Senior Buyer

    4 weeks ago


    Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Peli BioThermal Full time

    Job DescriptionThe role of the Senior Buyer is to work closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure timely supply of approved materials at cost-effective prices while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.Key responsibilities include:Assisting the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers to...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Peli BioThermal Full time

    The Senior Buyer will be responsible for working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure the timely supply of approved materials at cost-effective prices while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.Key Responsibilities:Assist the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers to develop...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom G3 Canada Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionThe role of the Senior Procurement Specialist is to work closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure the timely supply of approved materials at cost-effective prices while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new and existing...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Polar Speed Distribution Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewPolar Speed Distribution Ltd is a leading provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Polar Speed Distribution Full time

    Polar Speed Limited: A Leading Logistics ProviderPolar Speed, a UPS company, is a renowned logistics company and innovative provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.Job Title: Depot Shift ManagerKey Responsibilities:Ensure full compliance of the depot, including employees and their welfare, building...


  • Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Peli BioThermal Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Peli BioThermal. As a key member of our purchasing function, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and components to meet our manufacturing needs.Based in Leighton Buzzard, this is an exciting...