Operational Buyer I

Role overview

This position supports the purchase of indirect goods and services so that supply stays reliable across multiple locations. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to keep buying activity compliant, efficient, and on schedule in support of a life sciences environment.

What you will do

• Assess purchase requisitions and verify approval steps for indirect materials, services, and capital expenditure items where relevant.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders with approved vendors while ensuring policy adherence.
• Track order confirmations and coordinate with suppliers to help meet delivery timelines across sites.
• Review supplier performance and bring concerns to strategic buyers or category leads when needed.
• Encourage the use of approved digital procurement tools to improve speed and automation.
• Handle initial queries related to procurement, systems, and invoices.
• Reroute requisitions in line with agreed sourcing plans and instructions.

What you should bring

• Background in indirect procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Ability to juggle several priorities while supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with both internal teams and suppliers.
• Hands-on exposure to procurement or purchasing systems; training may be provided where required.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to policy and process compliance.
• Team-oriented attitude with a focus on service quality and ongoing improvement.

What you can expect

• An agile career path within a globally connected procurement network.
• An inclusive, ethical workplace that values different viewpoints.
• Pay and reward programs that acknowledge performance and contribution.
• Exposure to multi-site operations and international procurement practices.
• Opportunities to build expertise in supplier management and procurement platforms.

About the employer

The organisation operates across more than 30 sites on five continents and works collaboratively to support the production of future medicines. Its culture is built around collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and diverse thinking.

Additional information

Reference code: R75608.