Senior technical buyer

Senior Technical Buyer

• Location: Livingston, Scotland (Easily commutable from Edinburgh and Glasgow)
• Salary: £44,000 - £52,000 per annum, DOE
• Sector: Medical Devices & Diagnostics / Life Sciences

About the Opportunity

Our client is an incredibly innovative and rapidly growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) operating within the cutting-edge medical device and diagnostics sector.

Following sustained expansion, they are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Technical Buyer to join their team in Livingston. This is a pivotal role supporting both fast-paced R&D programmes and commercial manufacturing operations for a diverse portfolio of UK and international customers.

Sitting at the heart of the operation, you will take full ownership of technical procurement, supplier management, materials planning, and inventory coordination across multiple concurrent projects in a regulated, high-compliance environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Technical Procurement: Lead end-to-end purchasing and strategic supplier negotiations.
• Planning & Coordination: Manage production and material planning to ensure complete continuity of supply.
• Systems Management: Drive efficiency through the company’s ERP/MRP systems.
• Quality & Compliance: Monitor supplier performance and adhere to strict quality compliance standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Support scaling operations, inventory optimisation, and process improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you will work closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance teams. We are particularly keen to speak with procurement professionals from the following backgrounds:

• Medical Devices / Diagnostics / IVD
• Pharmaceuticals or Scientific Manufacturing
• Regulated engineering or technical production environments

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven procurement and planning experience within a strictly regulated industry.
• A strong understanding of working to ISO 13485, GMP, or similar quality standards.
• Experience working within high-mix / low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong ERP/MRP capability (experience with Business Central is highly beneficial).
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Excellent supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a procurement specialist who thrives on variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a genuine impact. You will have a real opportunity to shape, develop, and improve supply chain operations as this life sciences business continues to scale globally.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please apply directly with your CV or get in touch.

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.