Job Description
Company description:
STADA Group UK
Job description:
Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.
STADA UK |Natures Aid - Buyer
Kirkham, Preston |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? Were on the hunt for a passionate Buyer to lead the charge in both transactional direct purchasing and indirect procurement. In this pivotal role, youll oversee all purchasing activities for packaging and raw materials, ensuring seamless alignment with manufacturing demands, inventory policies, and GMP principles. Beyond that, youll provide leadership and support for indirect procurement, driving operational excellence across the site. With our ambitious growth plans and an award-winning innovation program, this is your chance to make a real impact and be part of something extraordinary!
How You Will Make an Impact
* Drive Procurement Excellence: Manage efficient transactional operations for all Direct and Indirect purchases supporting Natures Aid site operations.
* Streamline Supply Chain: Coordinate inbound deliveries, supplier communications, and customs clearance to ensure seamless operations.
* Lead Day-to-Day Procurement: Oversee PO issuance, adjustments, supplier acknowledgements, and delivery tracking with clear stakeholder updates.
* Shape Indirect Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement a robust Indirect procurement strategy for Natures Aid Technical Operations.
* Ensure Compliance & Reporting: Maintain supplier performance data, support EPR and Plastic tax obligations, and deliver timely, accurate reports.
* Support Business Needs: Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, driving procurement solutions aligned with business goals.
What We Are Looking For
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role managing direct & indirect procurement.
* Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment is key (ideally but not essential is experience in the nutrients and supplements sector)
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a can do attitude and business partnering ethos
* Analytical approach and high level of attention to detail is critical, due to dealing with large amounts of data
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Strong MS Excel skills
* Proficiency in using ERP systems (we use MS Dynamics Business Central), Power BI and the wider MS Office suite
* Collaborative and a strong team player
How we care for you
At Natures Aid our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
?? Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
?? Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
? Hybrid working we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home. (Following probation)
?? 23.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
?? Free fruit on site.
?? Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
?? Free winter flu jab.
?? Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
? Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme.
?? Cycle to Work Scheme.
?? Enhanced Family Leave.
?? Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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