Operational Buyer - #143838

Job Title: Operational Buyer

Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road

Location Type: Hybrid

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

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 Operational Buyer to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

15 month fixed term maternity cover

You will assist the Commodity Buyer in procurement & sourcing exercises whilst maintaining routine operational requirements

You will provide assistance in supplier tender and RFQ processing, update & maintain quote information and update open Purchase Order lines

You will contribute to reduction of category activity to reduce TCO, volume of purchase orders raised & transportation costs

You will identify and lead opportunities within the business, function and designated category to drive performance in supply, cost, quality, innovation and risk, continuous improvement, lean supply, waste reduction and value add initiatives and report through GEM measures

You will liaise with internal customers and external suppliers thus ensuring the timely supply of components and services

You will motivate, on behalf of the business, effective supplier relationships, ensuring Balance Scorecard Metrics are accurate and reporting on supplier performance issues

You will plan, schedule and expedite supply requirements via MRP output to meet production requirements and inventory goals against agreed safety levels, communicating with suppliers to ensure they reflect operational requirements and meet demands

You will be sending approved Purchase orders, including Kanban, Stock, Discrete, Non-stock & Consignment

You will control reject orders & review stock levels to determine new orders to be raised

You will ensure timely management of Purchasing inbox and order acknowledgements & open order reports

You will negotiate and maintain pricing where there is a discrepancy on order acknowledgement

You will manage and prevent invoice queries

You will transact stock movements to external suppliers through non-stock despatcher process for external operations at sub-contractors

You will own the timely customs clearance and C88 / SAD processing for your commodity, liaising with suppliers and freight forwarders regarding any discrepancies or queries

You will handle general supplier correspondence, maintaining supplier details & documentation

You will record & maintain Supplier Approval Certifications including ISO, Supplier Sustainability Codes, request for information forms, policies and other supplier information such as supplier questionnaires, visit reports, material compliance data etc.

You will ensure appropriate specifications are supplied to suppliers in support of ECO process & revision control on Purchase Orders

You will assist with set up and maintenance of item planning parameters such as lead times, standard / minimum order quantities etc in accordance with the SIOP material design.

You will participate in and contribute to Self-Directed Teams / Daily Management reporting and maintain timely updates

You will assist in identifying and resolving, via root cause analysis, inventory errors, shortages, late customer deliveries & supplier performance

Skills/Experience:

Previous Experience:

Previous experience as a Buyer/Planner or equivalent within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Imports and Commodity code experience an advantage

Building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

Negotiation Experience, Interpersonal And Influencing Skills

Analytical and the ability to interpret data to provide strategic and tactical solutions

Purchasing complex items and understanding the technical issues involved.

Extensive experience of product planning and procurement systems.

Personal Attributes:

Positive, self-managing and highly motivated who thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment. and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature

Ability to work to deadlines

A problem solver with a positive mindset, decisive and able to identify and deliver priorities

Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders and work as part of a diverse and successful team

Ability to effectively use computer and communication technology such as Microsoft Office and Excel

Qualifications:

CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma Qualified or part qualified or equivalent

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
• Comprehensive private healthcare
• An enhanced retirement plan
• 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 cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

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

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

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

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion .

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.

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

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