Ystrad Mynach
We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Buyer to ensure timely material availability through effective planning, forecasting, and supplier management. This role is key to maintaining a resilient and efficient supply chain that supports our global operations. Key Responsibilities: • Forecast Plan and Facilitate on-time materials and take action to mitigate Supply Issues., • Maintain and Manage Business MRP System and Inventory Levels. Support Purchasing related activities including Sourcing, Negotiating, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Tasks and Responsibilities:, • Comply with company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental processes in accordance with ISO requirements and raise any issues of non-conformance, • Maintain accurate and detailed departmental records and planning/purchasing related documentation including the MRP System, • Assess volume requirements, manage supplier order book and schedule parts to meet production requirements and safety stock levels., • Liaise and collaborate with Global departments and Stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials, • Ensure continuous supplies and take action to mitigate and escalate supply problems that may pose a risk to or impact business operations, • Manage Engineering Change Orders through the Procurement & Inventory Process Support the Sourcing, negotiation and purchasing of materials in line with Business Targets for Quality, Cost and Delivery, • Support with the identification, selection, assessment, performance review and management of the Supply Chain, • Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Five S, VE and Cost Reduction initiatives to eliminate all non-value added activities, • Support Instruments Group to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets Role Specific Skills and Behaviours: Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritise and make decisions to achieve required goals Skills and experience: • Experience within a Planning/Purchasing role ideally within Electronics/Life Sciences or Manufacturing industries., • A formal qualification in Planning/Procurement related discipline - Supply chain management/Logistics, • Proficient in Business Systems (MRP - Axapta/Dynamics), • Experience in the use of Engineering Drawings and understanding and utilising engineering and technical information and data, • Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 5S, • Experience of ISO and H&S requirement, • The successful candidate will be commercially and financially aware with attention to detail and problem solving skills., • Strong communication and negotiation skills building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. What we can offer you: • 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays, • Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution), • Flexible working hours, • Life Assurance (x4 salary), • Long service awards, • Reward and recognition scheme, • Employer Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP service, • Annual flu jabs, • Cycle to work scheme, • Corporate discount on gym membership, • Savings and discounts, • Reimbursement of professional membership fees, • Referral incentives, • Social events, • Volunteering day About us Biotage is a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery and development and analytical testing. With strong expertise in separation and purification technologies, and a focus on leveraging intelligent workflow solutions, we aim to efficiently support the advancement and protection of human health. Learn more at biotage.com Salary up to £40,000 commensurate with experience