Senior Supplier Operations Specialist

Yorktown Education; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Education is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Specialist based in the US or Europe. This mid-senior level position entails improving supplier performance and enhancing operational efficiency through data analysis and proactive collaboration with various internal teams. The role demands strong knowledge in supply chain management, logistics, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development and operations.
• Knowledge of forecasting and inventory planning.
• Experience with project leadership methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Work on resolving daily supplier-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize packaging and reduce damages.

Skills

Supplier development

Operations

Logistics

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Business Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

QlikView

Power BI

Job description

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The Opportunity

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Senior Supplier Development Specialist

Location: UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain or Portugal (Remote/hybrid flexibility available)

The Opportunity

Join Avantor as a Senior Supplier Development Specialist

Location: UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain or Portugal (Remote/hybrid flexibility available)

Are you passionate about optimizing supplier performance, driving operational improvements, and strengthening the global supply chain? Avantor is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Supplier Development Specialist to join our team. In this high-impact role, you'll analyze supplier performance, resolve issues, and identify improvement opportunities that directly enhance our distribution network's efficiency-reducing costs and improving the overall customer experience.

You'll work closely with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Distribution Operations, Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, Portfolio, Customer Service, Regulatory, and Master Data teams.

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Business Finance.

Experience: Proven experience in supplier development, operations, or supply chain roles.

• Certifications: APICS/CPIM certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, inventory planning, and logistics operations.
• Demonstrated experience with project leadership and formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Avantor Business Systems).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint); working knowledge of SAP, QlikView, and/or Power BI is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to influence both internal and external partners.
  
  

How You Will Thrive And Make An Impact

As a key contributor, you will:

• Provide monthly analysis of supplier performance and highlight opportunities for improvement to Supplier Operations Directors.
• Drive supplier-led initiatives to enhance service, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Review audit findings (I-Auditor) and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions that improve shipment quality.
• Use supplier scorecards to identify and address issues affecting Distribution Center (DC) performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize packaging and reduce damages, including supporting ISTA package testing and certification.
• Resolve daily supplier-related issues raised by DCs and track all actions and resolutions.
• Onboard new suppliers to Avantor's eCommerce systems via Standard EDI or Web Portal.
• Support new product launches with supply chain expertise in collaboration with Portfolio and Strategic Sourcing teams.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve master data issues and improve procure-to-pay processes.
  
  

Ready to make a global impact? Apply now and help us advance science through smarter, stronger supply chain solutions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Operations Consulting

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