Who is Drive DeVilbiss Drive DeVilbiss 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? We’re looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Buyer to help us drive efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance across our manufacturing operations. What You’ll 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 We’re 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 attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and drive business improvements. Flexible, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Knowledge of export documentation and procedures is a plus. CIPS membership is desirable but not essential. Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss Competitive Benefits including – company sick pay, 26 days annual leave rising to 28 ( Book Your Birthday Off Work and the option to buy/sell/carry over annual leave), pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work, free onsite parking, long service recognition, staff discount on our products and access to Perkbox (our benefits and rewards platform). Equal Opportunities Statement: Drive DeVilbiss is an equal opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that to ensure that no candidate receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race or colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable legislation governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All successful candidates will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK, as well as accurate reference details covering their recent employment history. Please note some roles are also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.