Hybrid Life Sciences Procurement Specialist

Taylorollinson; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Free onsite parking

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Taylorollinson in Burgess Hill is hiring a Procurement Specialist on a hybrid basis (2-3 days on site). You will coordinate the sourcing of biospecimens from sister and external organisations to fulfil customer orders on time and to specification, while updating clients on order status and timelines.

The role requires 2+ years in procurement or purchasing with strong problem-solving and communication skills. ERP experience (Sage X3 preferred) and a biosciences background are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in procurement or purchasing, preferably in biospecimens.
• Experience solving pinch points affecting order fulfilment.
• Strong communication with customers.
• Experience using ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing of biospecimens to fulfill orders on time and in full.
• Understand the portfolio of biospecimens on offer.
• Liaise with clients on order status, ETA, and queries.
• Act as SME for procurement and biospecimen sourcing; handle escalations.
• Contact suppliers about pricing, availability and specs.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Occasional training of procurement team.
• Update supplier information and liaise with QA to maintain approvals.

Skills

2+ years procurement experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Client interaction

Education

Biology knowledge / life sciences background

Tools

Sage X3 ERP

Job description

Taylorollinson in Burgess Hill is hiring a Procurement Specialist on a hybrid basis (2-3 days on site). You will coordinate the sourcing of biospecimens from sister and external organisations to fulfil customer orders on time and to specification, while updating clients on order status and timelines.

The role requires 2+ years in procurement or purchasing with strong problem-solving and communication skills. ERP experience (Sage X3 preferred) and a biosciences background are highly desirable.