Buyer

VWR International, LLC.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global laboratory supply company in the UK is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage the buying process, resolve procurement queries, and work collaboratively with vendors and clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, clear communication abilities, and strong problem-solving capabilities. Join us to contribute towards life-changing science and enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits including private healthcare and a modern workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private healthcare

Dental scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with teams.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to react promptly to deliver the best service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying process from start to finish.
• Resolve complex queries from stakeholders.
• Liaise with client's procurement teams.

Skills

Excellent customer service focus

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Time-management skills

Job description

Purchasing role - Order placement; pricing updates/comparisons; invoice reconciliation and responding to customer queries Avantor Services offers a broad variety of on-site Laboratory support services for major pharmaceutical companies and works collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver core scientific activities. We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support us with all buying activities, based at one of our key customer sites in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying process from start to finish, from confirmation of the client's requirements through to delivery and completion while providing regular updates to key stakeholders
• Resolve or escalated complex queries from stakeholders or vendors relating to the procurement process and project delivery alignments
• Liaise with our client's procurement teams and budget holders
• Collate, update and maintain trackers for all laboratory equipment demand, as well as trackers for ongoing projects and reporting
• Liaise with AZ procurement and external suppliers to leverage best price and proactively manage consignment stock
• Procurement of specialist products using AZ's COUPA platform
• Broad understanding of products and keeping up to date with external benchmarks
• Regular reviews with customers to ensure right products are stocked
• Resolve or escalated complex queries from stakeholders or vendors relating to the procurement process
• Proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements

Qualifications

• Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Good problem-solving capability and confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possible
• Good time-management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Here at Avantor, we focus on you. Along with a competitive salary, bonus and other benefits such as industry-leading private healthcare and dental scheme, we will offer you a modern environment where you can feel at ease while gaining practical experience, expanding your knowledge, and focusing on your personal growth.