Procurement Operations Buyer

UK-Cheshire-Wilmslow

International Careers

Req #: 22403
logo

Waters Corporation

Connect With Us:
Connect To Our Company
				Overview:

An exciting opportunity to join a busy indirect procurement team within the European Procurement department, this fixed term role supports the indirect purchase order function within the SAP Ariba platform,  you will be liaisingwith Waters colleagues across various European sites and suppliers, placement and expediting of indirect purchase orders.

FTC 12 months.

Responsibilities:

* Review and progress requisitions in the Ariba platform for indirect purchases.
* Sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the company's indirect requirements as required
* Ensure on time and in full delivery
* Timely resolution of delivery & invoice reconciliations
* Support the indirect procurement function, communicating any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
* Act as an interface between suppliers and other departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
* Work closely with other members of the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
* Vendor management for procurement and maintenance of the QS
* Management of drawing packs relating to RFx activities for direct materials.
* Ensure progress against departmental KPI's and personnel indicators

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications of GCSE in English & Maths

SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing desired but not required 
Working knowledge of Microsoft product (word, excel, powerpoint)
Proven knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485 and 21 CFR part 820 desired 

Experience in a similar role

Be a self starter and highly motivated

Work independently & part of a team
Travel on company business with a clean or acceptable UK driving licence 
Negotiate on behalf of the company

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
			
Share this job: