**Job Requirements** **Job Title:** Purchasing Clerk / Operations Buyer **Location:** Viernheim, Germany Antech Diagnostics are looking for an Operations Buyer to join our growing team in Viernheim. You will be responsible for purchasing all non-capital materials and laboratory supplies within your assigned location. **Key responsibilities include:** + Overseeing the ordering process for laboratory diagnostic materials and supplies via the ERP system. + Working closely with suppliers and internal departments including the laboratories, logistics and finance. + Negotiating with suppliers and cost management. + Handling any complaints or issues that may arise, to ensure consistent service levels. + Creating and maintaining master data and relevant documentation. + Handling customs formalities and reporting regulations when required. + Planning, implementing and monitoring procurement activities. + Working within short timescales to ensure on time delivery and issuing/confirming purchase orders. + Ensure receipt of supplier confirmation for all PO’s and resolve any supplier issues pertaining to pricing or delivery. **About us** For more than 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centred on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. **Part of an amazing global family** We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. **Work Experience** + Proven experience within a supply chain, sourcing or purchasing role. + Organised approach to your work. + Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks. + German and English written and verbal language skills. + Strong problem solving and analytical skills. + Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office products including Excel.