Operational Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive procurement professional to manage supplier performance and support strategic buying initiatives. This role involves maintaining procurement master data in SAP, resolving vendor issues, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient material management. Join a company that values creativity and ethical practices, making a meaningful impact in life sciences. If you're eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Agile career development

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs for high performance

Variety of benefits based on role

Qualifications

• Experience with operational procurement processes from requisition to order.
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP in procurement roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track supplier performance, providing feedback to strategic buyers.
• Manage vendor performance and drive improvements in delivery and quality.

Skills

Customer service mentality

Operational Procurement

Purchasing of Raw Materials

Supplier negotiations

SAP ERP

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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About Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. We empower our employees to own their careers, with ideas that genuinely improve the world.

Role Overview

Proactively manage raw material supplier performance to ensure the Material Requirement Plan (MRP) can be realized. Maintain relevant Procurement Master Data in SAP to facilitate reliable MRP calculations and effective PO creation. Support category managers and strategic buyers in implementing supply strategies. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.

What You’ll Get

• An agile career and multifaceted working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Recognition through compensation programs for high performance
• A variety of benefits based on role and location

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and track supplier performance, providing feedback to Strategic Buyers and category managers
• Support supplier change implementations and initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers
• Ensure all relevant material and vendor master data, as well as outline agreements, are available and current in SAP
• Handle Level 2 vendor issues such as delivery delays, PO confirmation issues, and shipping inquiries
• Manage vendor performance, driving improvements in delivery, quality, and compliance; handle vendor returns (RMA, cost recovery, replacements)

What We’re Looking For (Up to 7 Points)

• Customer service mentality with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills
• Understanding of general business practices
• Experience with Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Raw Materials, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order processes
• Experience conducting competitive bids and handling supplier negotiations
• Ability to persuade and influence suppliers for optimal outcomes
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP in procurement roles

Our Commitment

Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of lives. We operate ethically, respecting and protecting our people and environment. Our success is meaningful only if achieved ethically.

People join Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. We offer the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lonza is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.