solutions for the life sciences and advanced technology industries.
Strengthened by the acquisition of VWR, the Company is a trusted
partner to customers and suppliers from discovery to delivery. With
operations in more than **Apply on the website** countries and a
diverse portfolio that includes more than four million products,
Avantor enables customer success through innovation, cGMP
manufacturing and comprehensive service offerings. Collectively, we
set science in motion to create a better world
We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager who manages the
operational procurement for our vendors in Northern Europe (UK,
Ireland and Sweden).
This team is accountable for the procurement of $**Apply on the
website**m of spend across the region. Focus is on providing
exceptional service and communication, together with improving
efficiency and transparency.
Working location: UK or Ireland, possible to work from home.
KEY TASKS
* Lead and manage a high performing team of **Apply on the website**
to support the delivery of exceptional service to our customers
* Monitor team performance and conduct a regular review of and
appraisals of goals set
* Working with local management and central teams support the
identification of best practice and new processes across the region.
* Manage the order placement and delivery of ~**Apply on the
website**k line deliveries into both our regional warehouse operations
and direct to customers.
* Drive efficiency gains in the operational processes.
* Working with Customer Services, Suppliers, Demand and the Global
teams identify and implement process improvements to improve costs and
OTIF performance.
* In conjunction with various local and central teams define special
services and, where needed, support development activities with the
procurement development, inventory and operations team.
* Drive best practice and standardisation.
* Ensure purchase order confirmation dates are maintained by regular
and effective expediting by the team members.
* Ensure delivery queries and supplier issues are managed promptly
and communicated effectively.
* Ensure invoice price and quantity differences are managed
effectively.
* Ensure that the team works in accordance with the approved company
operating policies, procedures, practices and methods.
* Management and Development of team members.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
* Be able to prioritize multiple tasks and give clear guidelines to
the team.
* Able to work across the Avantor organisation to develop integrated
best practice solutions for customer service and costs.
* Has a structured approach to problem-solving and rigorous
follow-up of details.
* Has a good knowledge of general Supply Chain principles and can
apply this to understand how their own decisions affect other areas of
the business.
* Experience acquired in a complex distribution environment together
with formal qualifications in the Supply Chain area.
* Good knowledge of SAP processes and tools.
* Regular travel in the region will be required
OFFER
Alongside the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment this role
also offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
.
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in
order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please for our Privacy Policy which
explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information
and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It
also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and
how to contact us with any queries or requests.
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
Avantor? is a leading global provider of integrated, tailored
solutions for the life sciences and advanced technology industries.
Strengthened by the acquisition of VWR, the Company is a trusted
partner to customers and suppliers from discovery to delivery. With
operations in more than **Apply on the website** countries and a
diverse portfolio that includes more than four million products,
Avantor enables customer success through innovation, cGMP
manufacturing and comprehensive service offerings. Collectively, we
set science in motion to create a better world
We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager who manages the
operational procurement for our vendors in Northern Europe (UK,
Ireland and Sweden).
This team is accountable for the procurement of $**Apply on the
website**m of spend across the region. Focus is on providing
exceptional service and communication, together with improving
efficiency and transparency.
Working location: UK or Ireland, possible to work from home.
KEY TASKS
* Lead and manage a high performing team of **Apply on the website**
to support the delivery of exceptional service to our customers
* Monitor team performance and conduct a regular review of and
appraisals of goals set
* Working with local management and central teams support the
identification of best practice and new processes across the region.
* Manage the order placement and delivery of ~**Apply on the
website**k line deliveries into both our regional warehouse operations
and direct to customers.
* Drive efficiency gains in the operational processes.
* Working with Customer Services, Suppliers, Demand and the Global
teams identify and implement process improvements to improve costs and
OTIF performance.
* In conjunction with various local and central teams define special
services and, where needed, support development activities with the
procurement development, inventory and operations team.
* Drive best practice and standardisation.
* Ensure purchase order confirmation dates are maintained by regular
and effective expediting by the team members.
* Ensure delivery queries and supplier issues are managed promptly
and communicated effectively.
* Ensure invoice price and quantity differences are managed
effectively.
* Ensure that the team works in accordance with the approved company
operating policies, procedures, practices and methods.
* Management and Development of team members.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
* Be able to prioritize multiple tasks and give clear guidelines to
the team.
* Able to work across the Avantor organisation to develop integrated
best practice solutions for customer service and costs.
* Has a structured approach to problem-solving and rigorous
follow-up of details.
* Has a good knowledge of general Supply Chain principles and can
apply this to understand how their own decisions affect other areas of
the business.
* Experience acquired in a complex distribution environment together
with formal qualifications in the Supply Chain area.
* Good knowledge of SAP processes and tools.
* Regular travel in the region will be required
OFFER
Alongside the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment this role
also offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
.
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in
order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please for our Privacy Policy which
explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information
and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It
also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and
how to contact us with any queries or requests.
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
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