Purchasing & Planning Operations Manager

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Purchasing & Planning Operations Manager to lead our day-to-day purchasing and planning operations within our UK Supply Chain team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of procurement and planning activities across our Group and Third-Party product portfolios. As a key member of the UK Supply Chain Leadership Team, you will lead high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and P2P processes.

As a people manager, you’ll lead by example—playing a crucial role in creating a positive and productive work environment. Check out our Leadership Standard here to find out more. https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en/career/life-at-bbraun-uk/leadership-standard.html

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday Hybrid working

Location: Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield, S35 2PW, just off Junction 35A of the M1, with free on-site parking available.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing Purchasing Supervisors, Purchasing Teams, and Planning Teams to drive performance and capability growth.
• Overseeing end-to-end purchasing operations, including purchase order management, urgent orders, backorders, and new product launches.
• Acting as deputy to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and supporting operational leadership across Supply Chain Management functions.
• Supporting planning activities across local production sites and outsourced facilities to ensure effective supply of materials.
• Maintaining strong governance across Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Supporting S&OP processes through the provision of purchasing insights, supply risk analysis, and performance reporting.

Leading continuous improvement and supply chain transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven operational purchasing or procurement leadership experience within a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes and procurement best practice.
• Demonstrable people management experience with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret performance and supply chain data.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience utilising S&OP processes to drive effective inventory management, improve forecast accuracy, and ensure product availability to support NHS hospitals and customers.
  
  

Why Join B. Braun?

At B. Braun, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to healthcare while building a rewarding career with a global, family-owned organisation. We invest in our people through learning, development and long-term career opportunities, creating an environment where expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged and collaboration drives success. Whether you're looking to grow your career, expand your skills or make a genuine impact on patient outcomes, you'll be part of a team helping to shape the future of healthcare.

What We Offer

Career Development

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Long-term career opportunities within a global healthcare organisation
• Paid professional membership (where required)
• Opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare and industry professionals
  
  

Reward & Benefits

• Electric or hybrid company car (role dependent)
• Discretionary annual and quarterly bonus scheme

7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance at 3x salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection scheme

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card savings
  
  

And much more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a market-leading healthcare organisation where your expertise helps support healthcare professionals and improve patient care across the UK.

Apply today and become part of Team B. Braun. #WeAreTeamBB

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to be themselves.

We want every candidate to have a positive recruitment experience. If you need support during the hiring process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Reasonable adjustments may include additional time for assessments, accessible interview arrangements or alternative interview formats.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are happy to discuss any support you may need throughout the recruitment process.

What To Expect

Our recruitment process is designed to help us get to know you, while giving you the opportunity to learn more about B. Braun, our culture and the role. While the process may vary depending on the position, it will typically include:

• Hiring Panel interview (60 minutes) – a more detailed discussion about your skills, experience and how you could contribute to the team.
• Skills and role-related assessment(s) – an opportunity to showcase your expertise through activities relevant to the role.

Final interview (if required) – an opportunity to meet additional stakeholders and gain further insight into the team, function and wider business.

Interviews may be conducted virtually, by telephone or in person, depending on the requirements of the role.

Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application! #WeAreTeamBB

At B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our Recruitment Advisors are happy to support you with any questions or specific needs, you can find their contact details below. You can also request reasonable adjustments through our online form.

B. Braun Medical Ltd. | Sarona Perera | recruiting.bbmuk@bbraun.com