Senior Buyer

Pall; Redruth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Redruth is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead and develop a team focused on achieving business KPIs related to supplier on-time delivery and inventory reduction. The role involves utilizing SAP S4 Hana, implementing continuous improvement strategies, and enhancing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement leadership and team management, along with a commitment to data-driven decision making. This position is on-site and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care program

Paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement leadership aligned with business objectives.
• Proficient in team management and mentoring.
• Ability to drive data-driven decision making for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Utilize SAP S4 Hana for procurement processes.
• Implement continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Team Development and Performance Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Supplier Relationship Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in high‑tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health.

For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75‑year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers to achieve/overachieve on business KPIs of Supplier On Time Delivery and Inventory Reductions. This position reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Procurement Team located in Redruth and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead a Team to achieve departmental goals
• Work within SAP S4 Hana using MRP system
• Use continuous improvement tools to further develop and introduce effective processes
• Attend weekly site management meetings
• Conduct regular 1 to 1's with team members

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Strategic Procurement Leadership – drive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring cost optimisation, supplier reliability and risk mitigation
• Team Development and Performance Management – lead, mentor and coach a team of buyers to enhance negotiation skills, supplier relationship management and compliance with company policies
• Supplier Relationship – work with Supplier Relationship Manager and Supplier Quality Engineer to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Data‑Driven Decision Making – identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve procurement efficiency and support long‑term planning
• Cross‑functional collaboration – work with operations, demand planning, supply chain teams to align procurement activities with production schedules, inventory targets and organisational goals

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel – visits to supplier sites
• Must have a valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

• Team leading/management
• Manufacturing environment

Benefits

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join Our Winning Team

Accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.