Buyer

Partington, Manchester
Azenta Life Sciences
Buyer Irlam, Manchester Temporary – Estimated 12 months + As Buyer at Azenta Life Sciences you will be responsible for the procurement of materials across a multiple portfolios and managing all aspects of supply including negotiation and cost savings. You will manage Azenta relationships with Suppliers, including weekly production planning reviews, monthly and quarterly business reviews as well as communicating the business vision and working with the suppliers to achieve the goals. What you will do: Procurement of all products, managing all aspects of materials supply Meeting with suppliers to negotiate best price, quantity and delivery timescales Driving savings Maintain relationships with existing and source new suppliers Ensuring products are delivered to promise dates Identifying and managing supply chain risks, communicate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks Working proactively to resolve any supply issues/problem solve Driving initiatives and continuous process improvement to help the team to become more efficient and effective Generating internal management reports for purchasing team Participation in Kaizen events and continuous improvements sessions This role is based in Irland, Manchester covering several sites within the US Close cooperation and communication with internal stakeholders: Lab technicians/managers, Logistics, Finance, Quality Working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive purchasing metrics What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, APICS certification (CPIM) preferred Practical experience of purchasing demand /production planning within a manufacturing environment Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities Expert understanding of Oracle (or similar) MRP based planning system. Expert capability in modern sourcing principles Microsoft office proficient Personal strength: Abilities to handle multiple competing priorities for multiple projects. Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization Confidentiality to people outside the organization A true sense of urgency Ability to analyse cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions