Buyer
Drive DeVillbiss Healthcare UK · Halifax, England ·
Who is Drive Medical Drive Medical has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale.
Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world. Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supply chain excellence?
Were looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Buyer to help us drive efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance across our manufacturing operations.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead the operation of our MRP systems to ensure seamless production planning and avoid supply disruptions. Negotiate the best total acquisition costs for components and materials while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
Identify and onboard suppliers that support cost reduction goals and eliminate underperformers. Manage RFQs, supplier proposals, and make informed recommendations using sound judgment and risk assessment. Conduct regular supplier reviews to drive performance improvements and resolve non-conformances.
Monitor commodity market trends to support strategic negotiations. Draft and manage purchasing contracts and authorise supplier invoices. Source new materials and suppliers to support evolving business needs. Develop and expand consignment stock, Kanban, and direct line feed agreements.
Administer the Purchase Order system efficiently and cost-effectively. Support stock control and participate in annual stock takes. Collaborate with Goods Inwards and Purchase Ledger teams to resolve queries. Travel to other company sites as required.
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, ideally within manufacturing. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Practical knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Syspro, Sage preferred). Commercially and financially aware with a customer-focused mindset. High at...