Would you like to be part of an organisation which is committed to improving patient lives worldwide through education, collaboration and innovation?
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you have a passion for Science with the willingness to learn?
If the answer is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for!
Buyer – Raw Materials Control
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Buyer to join our Purchasing Team to deliver a Raw Materials purchasing strategy from a tactical perspective, working cross-functionally with other stakeholders in the business while applying best purchasing practices, such as sustainable purchasing.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensuring ERP parameters such as MoQ, Lead Time, EoQ and safety stock/replenishment point are regularly reviewed and maintained at appropriate levels to match business demands.
- Ensuring Raw Material parts purchased for The Binding Site are purchased on time, in appropriate quality and quantities at best value and safety stocks maintained at agreed levels.
- Carrying out purchasing processes accurately and within schedule and providing accurate information, such as KPIs, when required.
Essential:
- Degree or Post-A Level qualifications (or equivalent)
- Experience of Supply Chain / Purchasing within a manufacturing business. Operational knowledge of supply and demand management, cost analysis, supply chain issues, value for money issues and sustainability.
- Excellent Numeracy and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good working knowledge MS Office (Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
- Purchasing skills: Supply and demand analysis, purchase planning, development and operation of KPIs, operational negotiation and supplier management.
- To be reliable, friendly and approachable.
- To be flexible to the needs of the business.
Working for us:
Founded in 1986 by a group of former researchers based at the University of Birmingham, Binding Site is today recognised as a market leader in the development of products for the investigation of a range of disorders involving immunodeficiency.
The Company is built on the success of its people and values them as its key asset. Integral to Binding Site is creating a diverse and inclusive culture which welcomes and creates diversity of thought, action, and innovation where all 1,200 colleagues can truly thrive. Support and continuous education is reinforced through partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall.
With a strong focus on building a sustainable future for its workforce and local communities, Binding Site has high aspirations for continuous improvement and ensuring their people contribute to their future vision. In addition, Binding Site has recently been recognised at the 2021 Birmingham Post Business Awards, winning both “Company of the Year” and “International Trade and Export” Awards.
Working at Binding Site means being part of a global, award-winning community that delivers innovative solutions with shared ideas and a collective dedication to improving patient lives, worldwide.
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 40 hrs
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension- 6% contribution
- Life Assurance
- Medicash- Health Benefit