Buyer

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Havant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking a talented Buyer in Havant to manage spend categories, ensure value across cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability, and oversee the full procurement lifecycle.

You will source and procure goods and services, prepare specifications, run bidding processes, and negotiate contracts while aligning procurement with production schedules and budget controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Procurement or Supply Chain role.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; Dynamics 365 desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP Purchase Requisition workflow and supplier onboarding.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with budgets and policies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Production and Warehouse teams to align procurement with operations.
• Drive procurement process improvements and category management.

Skills

Procurement Experience

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation

Data analysis (Excel)

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Time management

Collaboration

CIPS (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Title: Buyer
Location: BioPure - UK - Havant
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Buyer to join our dynamicteam.

Key Responsibilities

Who we are

Watson-Marlow is an industry-leading technologyorganisation dedicatedtoengineering fluidmanagementsolutions for the lifescienceand process industries. We help ourcustomerstosupplycritical products and servicesthat range from fresh drinking water andtherapeutic medicines tofood productsand paper. Through oursolutionswehelp companies to be more efficient, sustainable and profitable.

BioPure is part of theWatson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions which is encompassed by Spirax Group plc,a FTSE 100 company. We are an award-winning leader in fluid managementtechnology. For over 60 years we have engineered components and systems forcustomers in a wide range of markets from the pharmaceutical to theenvironmental industries.

Role Summary

In this role as a Buyer atBiopure, you will be managing spend categories, ensuring the best value interms of cost, quality, delivery and sustainable performance. This rolecombines day-to-day transactional purchasing with strategic supplier managementto support operational efficiency and long-term procurement goals.

You will be responsible forsourcing and procuring goods and services across a range of categories,preparing specifications, managing competitive bidding processes, andnegotiating contracts. You will also oversee the full procurementlifecycle—from managing internal purchase requisitions and raising purchaseorders to monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with internalpolicies and budgetary controls.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee the Purchase Requisition process within the ERP, ensuring smooth workflow and timely approval of requests that convert into purchase orders.
• Manage supplier onboarding for 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.
• Ensure ERP has accurate parameters to drive accurate net requirements and optimal service to customers. These will be regularly updated including lead-times, safety stocks, MOQ’s, shelf life, etc
• 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.
• Work closely with inbound warehouse team for inbound resolution
• 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.
• Conduct inventory analysis and take actions to drive improved inventory health
• 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: 2+ years’ experience in a Procurement or Supply chain role. Experience in biopharma/life sciences sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems is required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• 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.
• CIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare 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
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.

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

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

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

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in ourapplication form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.

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

Company Overview

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

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

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