Buyer

**Job Title: Buyer**
**Location: Biopure - Havant**
**Location Type: Hybrid**

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Buyer to join our dynamic team.

**Key Responsibilities**:
In this role as a Buyer at Biopure, you will be managing indirect spend categories, ensuring the best value in terms of cost, quality, delivery and sustainable performance. This role combines day-to-day transactional purchasing with strategic supplier management to support operational efficiency and long-term procurement goals.

You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services across a range of indirect categories, preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes, and negotiating contracts. You will also oversee the full procurement lifecycle—from managing internal purchase requisitions and raising purchase orders to monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with internal policies and budgetary controls.

Key accountabilities include:

- Oversee the Indirect Purchase Requisition process within AX, ensuring smooth workflow and timely approval of requests that convert into purchase orders.
- Manage supplier onboarding for indirect suppliers, ensuring compliance with group controls.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve optimal delivery performance and meet internal and external customer needs.
- Conduct regular price negotiations to ensure competitiveness against previous spend, existing contracts, and market benchmarks.
- Maintain a database of critical suppliers, monitoring performance and fostering strong, reliable partnerships.
- Work closely with Finance to ensure timely payment of purchased items.
- Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to align procurement with production schedules and operational needs.
- Provide sourcing updates in relevant forums, including daily stand-up meetings, highlighting changes in delivery dates, pricing, or supplier performance.
- Ensure purchased materials meet minimum requirements and align inventory levels with usage rates to prevent overstocking.
- Propose alternative sourcing solutions when needed to mitigate supply risks.
- Expedite deliveries when necessary to meet business demands.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and value.
- Take a holistic category management approach, overseeing supplier count, pricing, delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring alignment of supplier agreements with 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 experience in supplier management, ideally with experience with indirect suppliers.
- 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.
- 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.

**At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care 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
- Life assurance
- Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

**Everyone is Included at Spirax Group**
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cul