Senior Buyer

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen in Bedford is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to optimize supplier terms and ensure uninterrupted material flow. You will interpret ERP outputs to cover demand, prepare RFQs, and manage supplier performance across Kanban, consignment, and vendor-managed inventory models.

Responsibilities include issuing and revising purchase orders, maintaining data accuracy, and coordinating with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders and supply agreements with approved suppliers.
• Interpret demand using ERP outputs to ensure order coverage.
• Communicate with suppliers on price, quality or delivery to minimize interruptions.
• Interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays.
• Prepare RFQs and perform supplier surveillance.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

ERP system

RFQ process software

Job description

Overview

Position Summary:

Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals, following all relevant SOP's. Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material under their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply. Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews. Maintains systems to ensure accurate data related to Purchasing. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Works in conformance to relevant SOP's governing purchase order issue, modification, receipt and returns to vendor.
• Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements with approved suppliers.
• Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items.
• Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and maintains system, Company and quality records therein related.
• Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain.
• Ensures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance.
• Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Above average MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• BS/BA degree, with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• No

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $, to $,. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7, employees around the world comprise our Werfen