Partners in Discovery. Together, we achieve more.
About the role
As an Operational Buyer for Indirect Materials, you ensure that our organization has everything it needs to operate efficiently—from facility supplies and technical services to office equipment, logistics support, and external contractors. You manage the full operational purchasing cycle, translating internal needs into timely, cost‑effective, and compliant procurement actions.
What you will bring to the role:
Solid procurement knowledge for indirect categories such as MRO, facility services, office supplies, logistics, or IT‑related purchases.
Experience with operational purchasing including order creation, confirmations, delivery follow‑up, and issue resolution.
Strong communication skills to translate internal needs into clear supplier instructions and maintain constructive relationships.
Basic negotiation ability to secure competitive pricing and terms for day‑to‑day purchases.
ERP system experience, ideally SAP S4 - Ariba
Attention to detail to ensure clean data, correct orders, and compliant documentation.
Proactive problem‑solving to address delivery issues, delays, or specification mismatches quickly.
Service‑oriented mindset focused on supporting internal stakeholders and ensuring smooth operations.
Team orientation to collaborate effectively with finance, logistics, and facility teams.
Relevant work experience, typically 2–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or a related operational role.
Education in supply chain, business administration, or a comparable field.
Why you should join Malvern Panalytical:
You manage the procurement of indirect goods and services that keep our global organization running, working closely with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as an international network of suppliers. The role offers a blend of operational responsibility and cross‑border collaboration, requiring you to translate internal needs into timely, cost‑effective purchasing actions while maintaining strong relationships in a truly global setting.
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About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps.
Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.
We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.
Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.
Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.
SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.
We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.
We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.
We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.
Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps
Your Partners in Discovery
Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.