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We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.\nPlease be aware, the start date for this position is the 1st March 2027\nThis role will work onsite Monday-Friday\nHow will you make an impact?\nThe Manager, Purchasing is responsible for leading the procurement function for the Horsham, UK site, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials, indirect goods and services, commercial purchases, and capital equipment while supporting manufacturing, operations, and business objectives.\nThis role leads a team of procurement professionals, develops organizational capability, and partners with Global Procurement Category teams to execute enterprise sourcing strategies and maximize value from strategic supplier partnerships. 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