Buyer Planner

Azenta US, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta US, Inc. is looking for a Buyer Planner to join their Supply Chain team in Manchester, UK. This role involves managing procurement, materials planning, and supplier relationships to drive business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in a relevant field, strong negotiation skills, and experience in supply chain management. Opportunities for travel may occur as needed. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or planning required.
• Strong commercial awareness and pricing negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Analyze pricing trends and negotiate agreements.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality on quality issues.

Skills

Master scheduling

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

CIPS certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Buyer PlannerApplylocations: UK - Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R20260419Azenta UK, Ltd.### At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity## Job TitleBuyer Planner## **Job Description**### As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for driving procurement, materials planning, supplier relationship management, and sourcing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely availability of materials, optimizing inventory levels, and developing a resilient and cost-effective supply base.### ### **What you'll do**### Manage and develop strategic suppliers' relationships and commodities to meet quality, delivery and cost savings objectives.### Provide feedback to critical customers on forecasting, demand and delivery schedules### Participate in critical account SCM meetings### Analyse pricing trends and negotiate optimal agreements with strong commercial awareness### Work collaboratively to second source strategic commodities as needed to mitigate risk### Create and manage purchase orders and requests for quotes to include technical documents, pricing, delivery and key milestones to ensure on-time receipt of material### Analyse, adjust and optimize product and component inventory levels to coincide with manufacturing demand and lead time changes### Maintain the integrity of MRP parameters (lot/ order size, sourcing rules, material cost, and lead time).### Coordinate with Supplier Quality on quality issues to ensure immediate intervention and resolution.### ### **What you'll bring**### BS/BA in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or similar/equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.### Certification CIPS preferred### Proven background in master scheduling, supply chain commodity/product line management, purchasing or planning### Must possess excellent communication skills with ability to read, write and speak with clarity in the English language and interface effectively with customers, suppliers and peers.### Requires excellent analytical thinking, keen negotiation, and conflict management skills### Displays commitment to resolve problems and make decisions based upon the priority of the problem in relation to business needs### Must be proficient in Microsoft tools with a good working knowledge of Excel### Experience in Oracle Cloud or equivalent### ### Must be available and willing to travel, domestically and internationally as needed. Travel rated as occasional (10-20%)### If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.**Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.**