Operational Purchasing Supervisor

Malvern Panalytical; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malvern is seeking an Operational Purchasing Supervisor to manage a team of Ops buyers. You will ensure effective supply chain performance, enhance communication, and drive improvements in the purchasing department. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, along with a CIPS/APICS qualification or equivalent experience. Join us to shape the future of our supply chain operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

In-house and external training

Flexi-time for work-life balance

Real career possibilities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Strong analytical and IT skills.
• Calm approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of up to 5 Ops Buyers.
• Attend daily meetings to provide updates.
• Create and maintain KPIs for supplier performance.
• Manage projects around the business to ensure supply.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

CIPS/APICS qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Operational Purchasing Supervisor

Location: Malvern

Are you able to play an important role in a global supply chain? Are you looking for a position in which you can fully utilise your management, analytical and organisational skills? Do you want to do this in an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our Supply Chain management team! In this role you will be responsible for a team of 5 Ops buyers and manage the delivery performance of both the team and the suppliers to ensure first class communication to all areas of the business. You will need to continuously bring improvements to the purchasing department to bring greater productivity and efficiency into the business.

What are your responsibilities?

• Manage and coach a team of up to 5 Ops Buyers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Attend daily meetings on behalf of the purchasing department to provide regular updates.
• Create and Maintain KPIs showing the performance of Suppliers.
• Manage and support projects in and around the business to ensure the best possible supply.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• A CIPS/APICS qualification or equivalent work place experience.
• Strong Leadership and People Skills.
• Strong analytical and IT Skills.
• Be Inquisitive: Always looking to find creative solutions to work better!
• Be Driven: Both to deliver results for our customers and to develop yourself.
• Calm approach under pressure.

Great to have

• A full UK driving license to make it easier for you to visit suppliers.
• SAP or a similar ERP system experience.
• Experience in using problem solving techniques.
• A good sense of humour no matter what the challenge!

When you join

• Your career will take off with a comprehensive induction programme. We then continue to support and develop our employees by improving their skills, knowledge and performance by in-house, on-the-job training, and external training.
• We value entrepreneurship and commitment by offering real career possibilities.
• You become part of a growing company where you can shape the future of our work processes.
• Flexi-time (core hours 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 3.00pm) to help you to achieve a good work-life balance.
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About us

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies. We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide-range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps
Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.