Buyer
About the Role
Buyer
Location: Paris (France), or South Devon (England)
Our client is seeking a skilled Buyer to join their strategic European Supply Chain Organization. This role is pivotal in achieving targeted customer service levels, balancing inventory, and managing supply and demand within a mixed-model operation of Buy-and-Resell and Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze requirements, enter and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving supplier performance issues.
- Collaborate with Production to align schedules with material availability, providing accurate available-to-promise dates.
- Respond to forecast variations to maintain inventory levels and optimize inventory turns while minimizing carrying costs.
- Maintain supplier files and scorecards, acting as the primary contact for all supplier communications.
- Support ERP projects, including data cleanup and implementation, and undertake special projects focused on continuous improvement and data integrity.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP preferred) and proficiency in PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a team player.
- Self-starter with effective self-management skills.
- Fluency in English and French
Who Are Adaptive Life Science?
Here at Adaptive Life Science, we provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering the Medical Device, Diagnostic, and Biotech industries globally.
We are connected with the most innovative medical companies in the world, and are ready to support your career development with them.
Why Apply With Us?
Our services are 100% free to candidates, and our focus is helping you find your dream job that aligns with your career goals, technical skill set, and culture fit. We offer a range of services, including:
- Expert advice on your CV and cover letter
- Guidance on salary expectations
- Personalized interview preparation
- Connections to exclusive job opportunities
- Assistance in negotiating the best possible offers
- 50% of the CVs we send to clients are accepted
- Accepted or declined, either way we will provide you with feedback
We believe in being your trusted advisor throughout your job search. We will take the stress out of the process by working around your schedule, and with your needs.
Who Do Adaptive Work With?
We offer a wide portfolio of over 150+ Life Science companies, from start-ups with impressive funding and innovative product development, mid-sized companies investing in R&D, all the way to market leaders with significant global presence.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV or contact Dominika Wyrwinska for further details on this opportunity and additional vacancies in the medical device, biotech, and diagnostics industry.
dominika.wyrwinska@adaptivelifescience.com
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