Buyer (Life Sciences)

About the organisation Our client is an international life sciences organisation operating in a highly regulated medical environment. The company develops and manufactures innovative products that support complex medical procedures and are distributed globally. The organisation is growing steadily and combines scientific excellence with operational discipline, offering a professional and collaborative working environment.

Position overview

The Buyer is part of the Supply Chain / Procurement team and is responsible for sourcing materials, components and services in line with production planning, quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on operational purchasing activities, supplier coordination and continuous improvement, while working closely with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Production, Engineering and Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Procure production materials, components and services in line with planning, quality and regulatory standards

• Negotiate pricing, contracts and lead times with suppliers

• Create, manage and monitor purchase orders and confirmations in the ERP system

• Track supplier performance and manage delivery issues, deviations and complaints

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and material shortages

• Maintain purchasing documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Support supplier qualification, evaluation and KPI monitoring

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal quality requirements

• Contribute to cost reduction, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support production and new product introductions

Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, Chemistry or a related field

• 2–3+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. ISO 13485 or similar)

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and compliance

• Comfortable working with ERP systems and cross-functional teams

• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset

What is offered

• Competitive salary, excluding additional bonus

• Competitive bonus structure

• Hybrid working model

• A collaborative, international working environment

• Exposure to a regulated, high-impact industry

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.