Procurement Manager

CMR Surgical Ltd.; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

CMR Surgical Ltd. is seeking a procurement leader to manage supplier relationships and optimise the sourcing function. The role supports the Versius robotic system, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the Ely/Cambridge office, and global collaboration across teams.

You will drive end-to-end sourcing, analyse markets, negotiate contracts, and develop strategies in partnership with technology, regulatory and marketing teams. Strong procurement experience in medical devices is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in technical manufacturing and medical devices.
• Experience with AI, workflow automation and advanced tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel globally if required.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage allocated suppliers and commodities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, market analysis, negotiations, contracting.
• Translate department needs into sourcing strategies and plans.
• Improve procurement processes using automated systems and AI.
• Maintain supplier relationships and vendor partnerships.
• Cross-functional project management of key activities.
• Track and deliver cost of goods savings.
• Ensure on-time supply and proper inventory levels.
• Track and report key metrics and SLAs.
• Finalize purchase details and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

ISO 13485

Job description

At CMR Surgical, we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery with Versius, our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we’re on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values—Ambitious, Humble, People-Focused, and Fair & Responsible define our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

About the Role

A key role in managing relationships with suppliers and ensuring the optimisation of our procurement function. To help on the mission to enable everyone who needs minimum access surgery the benefit of access to Versius our surgical robot.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office (2 days at Ely and 1 at Cambridge).

Responsibilities

• Full ownership and management of allocated suppliers and commodities
• Responsible for the end-to-end sourcing process including market analysis, negotiating, contracting and any other activities associated to contract and supplier management
• Work pro-actively with technology, regulatory and marketing departments to understand their needs and deliverables, translating them into agreed sourcing strategies and plans
• Optimise internal procurement processes to improve buyer efficiency and accuracy, including use of automated systems and AI as appropriate
• Maintain strong working relationships and develop our partnerships with external vendors
• Cross-functional project management of key activities and initiatives
• Track and deliver cost of goods (COGS) savings
• Understand demand requirements and translate to effective, communicated supply plans
• Ensure on-time supply while maintaining correct levels of inventory
• Track & report key metrics, agree service level agreements
• Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries where required
• Minimise exposure to supply risks and develop contingency plans

We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Supply Chain remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

A natural communicator, able to convey ideas, solve and escape urgencies and assert company goals at all levels across the organisation and within the supply chain

• The ability to gather and analyse data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Defining technical and procurement directions, actions and deliverables
• Leading and managing projects to successful outcomes
• A talent for negotiations and ensuring robust solutions delivered
• A genuine desire to help and support team members so that we can all achieve our best

Extensive procurement experience within technical manufacturing and procurement environments such as:

• Vision systems and other complex medical devices
• PCBA Contract Electronic Manufacturers and device Contract Manufacturers
• Precision electro-mechanical sub-assemblies (robotic sub-assemblies a bonus)
• Advanced motion, sensing & control
• Ultra-high-precision CNC, milled and turned steel and aluminium products
• Metal injection moulding and plastic injection moulding products

• Previous experience of improving internal purchasing processes through use of AI, work-flow automation and other advanced tools highly advantageous
• High proficiency in MS Office tools & ERP systems required
• IS013485 experience advantageous
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, a suitable alternative and/or relevant experience
• Willingness to travel globally if required

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare and enhanced global parental leave pay.

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.