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Through operational purchasing and supplier coordination, you will help create reliable supply processes that enable our teams to focus on what matters most: better health for more people. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until the end of November 2027. Based in Royston with the possibility to work some days remotely, you will contribute to a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nGrow with us - Your Responsibilities\nExecute purchase orders for materials and services within your assigned scope using approved suppliers, contracts, and procurement processes to ensure continuous operational supply\nCoordinate order confirmations, deliveries, and invoice clarifications with suppliers, monitoring transactions and following up on deviations to achieve accurate and timely execution\nResolve short-term supply, delivery, and quality issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders using established escalation and issue resolution processes to minimize operational disruptions\nMaintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and lead times in procurement systems while adhering to documentation and data quality standards to ensure transparency and reliability\nSupport changing operational demands from manufacturing, logistics, and planning functions by coordinating with relevant Business Unit interfaces to stabilize material flow\nProvide structured input on supplier delivery performance and recurring issues to sourcing or category management teams to support continuous improvement and corrective actions\nWhat will convince us\nA degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related discipline would be advantageous, although equivalent professional experience will also be considered\nExperience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing, technical, or industrial environment\nSolid understanding of operational purchasing and transactional procurement processes\nProven ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes with accuracy and attention to detail\nProactive approach to problem - solving and a positive attitude when dealing with challenges and changing priorities\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions\nExperience using SAP or other ERP/MRP systems would be beneficial\nStrong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manage purchasing data\nCIPS qualification or working towards CIPS certification would be advantageous\nIn order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.\nWhat we offer\nAs a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:\nPersonal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings\nMaking an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform - even before joining\nWelcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network\nHealth & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services \nBenefits\nAttractive Working Conditions:\n37.5 hours working week\n25 days annual leave, plus public holidays\nFree parking on site\nAnnual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave\nFree hot and cold drinks\nRegular social events and free exercise classes\nCompetitive benefits package, including:Group Personal Pension Plan\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nPrivate Dental Insurance\nGroup Life Assurance\nGroup Income Protection\nCycle to work scheme\n\nAbout Sartorius\nSartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.\nWe look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.\nJoin our global team and become part of the solution. 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