默克生命科学
Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Specialist
发布于 4 天前普通员工/个人贡献者
Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
中级经验
全职员工
仅现场办公
学历未注明
问题解决
SAP
供应链管理
采购
跨部门协作
物料管理
订单管理
cGMP
AI 估算 · 25k–35k
生命科学行业跨国企业，英国采购专员薪资中等偏上，考虑行业和公司规模。
职位详情
关于这个职位
This role is for a Purchasing Specialist at Merck Life Science in Irvine, UK. You will manage purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery of raw materials, handle SAP exceptions, and collaborate cross-functionally to support production schedules. It requires 3+ years of direct materials purchasing experience and strong analytical skills.
最低要求
Previous experience (ideally 3+ years) within purchasing of direct materials. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively. Effective communication skills across different modes and styles.
工作职责
Raise and manage purchase orders. Ensure on-time delivery of materials. Manage SAP exceptions. Provide availability updates to other departments. Maintain master data within SAP. Resolve RFA tickets and support with supplier complaints.
优先资格
Experience working within a cGMP or regulated environment. Knowledge/experience working with SAP. Purchasing or supply chain certification. Degree in scientific discipline, supply chain management, or business administration.
AI 洞察
优缺点分析
优点
- Work for a global leader in life sciences, offering stability and career development.
- Gain expertise in regulated procurement (cGMP) and SAP, which are in high demand.
- Collaborate across functions, building a wide network within the organization.
- Requires meticulous attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Working in a regulated environment may involve strict compliance and documentation.
- May need to manage supplier issues and urgent material availability requests.
- This role is ideal for experienced procurement professionals who value process discipline, enjoy problem-solving, and want to grow in a global, science-driven company.
缺点 / 挑战
暂无明显挑战项
角色解读
- You can advance to Senior Purchasing Specialist or Team Lead within procurement.
- Opportunities to move into broader supply chain management or strategic sourcing roles.
- With experience, you may transition into global procurement or category management positions.
- Manage end-to-end purchase orders for raw materials to support production schedules.
- Ensure on-time delivery and quality by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
- Maintain SAP master data and resolve exceptions or tickets related to procurement.
- + years of direct materials purchasing experience is essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle supply chain issues.
- Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with cGMP environments are highly valued.
- Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
申请策略
- Research Merck's life science business and understand their product lines to show genuine interest.
- Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate alignment with the company's mission of 'sparkling discovery and elevating humanity'.
- Emphasize your direct materials purchasing experience, including order management and supplier coordination.
- Highlight any SAP knowledge or cGMP experience, as these are key differentiators.
- Showcase analytical skills with examples of solving supply chain problems or improving delivery performance.
- If you lack SAP experience, consider taking a basic SAP MM course to boost your profile.
- Familiarize yourself with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) if you haven't worked in regulated industries.
面试指南
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
- For technical questions about SAP, explain specific transactions or processes you are familiar with.
- When discussing cGMP, focus on documentation, traceability, and supplier qualification.
- Can you describe your experience managing purchase orders for direct materials?
- How do you handle supplier delays or quality issues?
- Give an example of a time you used SAP to resolve a procurement exception.
- What do you know about cGMP and how does it impact procurement?
- How do you prioritize tasks when multiple departments request material availability updates?
匹配度报告
65
综合匹配度
Stable procurement role in global life sciences, competitive pay, limited flexibility, good for career growth in regulated supply chains.
适合人群
This role suits candidates who prioritize job stability, competitive compensation, and skill development in procurement, and are comfortable with on-site work.
最强匹配
薪资福利匹配
最弱匹配
工作生活匹配
薪资福利75
成长发展70
工作生活50
使命价值65
薪资福利匹配
75中等
The salary is competitive for the UK market, and the company offers stability as a global giant, but benefits are not detailed.
薪资信号未披露（AI估算：25K-35K/月）
成长发展匹配
70中等
The role offers growth in procurement expertise and SAP skills, but no explicit career progression path is mentioned.
技术前沿传统/成熟技术
技术栈SAP
业务类型cost_center
工作生活匹配
50较低
Requires on-site work in Irvine, Scotland; no mention of flexibility or work-life balance initiatives.
工作模式仅现场办公
办公地点工厂/生产基地
加班情况未提及（无法判断）
使命价值匹配
65中等
Working in life sciences contributes to healthcare and science, but the purchasing role itself is operational.
行业发展稳定成熟行业
社会影响正向社会影响力较高
使命信号enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics
创新程度稳健跟随主流
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