Procurement/ Sourcing Manager, CTS

Bionical Emas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible and hybrid work

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Job summary

Bionical Emas is seeking a Procurement Manager to support the Sourcing team and CTS Department in delivering procurement solutions for the pharma market.

The role involves sourcing, supplier relationship management, end-to-end ordering, and ensuring compliance with GDP and regulatory standards. Willington office attendance is expected at least once a month, with opportunities to grow within the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within comparator sourcing within the life sciences
• Vendor management or exposure experience would be necessary
• Willingness to be present in the Willington office at least once a month
• Willingness and desire to develop within, and add value to, the business
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Good administrative, planning & organisational skills
• Customer-focused, enthusiastic and pro-active
• Initiative coupled with good problem solving & decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively within team or individually
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Positive, enthusiastic approach

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement central sourcing strategy with VP Central Sourcing
• Source and procure competitively priced products in line with ethics and KPIs
• Develop long-lasting relationships with wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers
• Build knowledge of global suppliers, pharmaceutical products, supply chains and markets
• Own end-to-end ordering process with suppliers and account management teams
• Negotiate supplier discounts and uplift margin while monitoring sourcing metrics
• Identify upcoming supply chain bottlenecks and develop proactive solutions
• Collaborate with CTS Account Management and other stakeholders to improve service levels
• Gain understanding of the Group's supply network to promote synergies
• Ensure duties comply with GDP, licensing/regulatory requirements, and data protection

Skills

Comparator sourcing experience

Vendor management

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Proactive / initiative

Job description

A Career with Purpose

Bionical Emas is a global Early Access Programs (EAP) and Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) group bringing life-changing medicines to patients around the world. Their range of services and capabilities benefit many of the world’s leading pharma and biotech companies.

Bionical Emas is a global Early Access Programs (EAP) and Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) group bringing life-changing medicines to patients around the world. Their range of services and capabilities benefit many of the world’s leading pharma and biotech companies. At Bionical Emas, you will have the chance to develop your career while working with an outstanding team of people. Our shared values create a unique culture that guides our actions and defines who we are. You will be a part of a welcoming, flexible, and supportive culture that values trust and belonging. We believe that creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills is crucial to our growth and success. If you are inspired by changing the lives of patients all over the world, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

We are looking for a procurement manager to support the Sourcing team, Account management team and wider CTS Department on the delivery of projects and orders. Develop a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain, different ways to access product and how this can be used to create supply solutions for the CTS market. Develop an understanding of the CTS business, the relevant pharmaceutical products and markets we are involved in.

What will your job look like?

• Work with the VP Central Sourcing to understand, implement and continually improve the central sourcing strategy, developing knowledge of key comparator products, their therapy areas and the right channels to access them
• Source and procure competitively priced products in line with the business's ethics, global sourcing and procurement processes, meeting agreed procurement targets and sourcing KPIs
• Develop long‑lasting, trusted relationships with key wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers — including in-person and virtual meetings — to best support business demands
• Build detailed knowledge of existing and potential global suppliers, pharmaceutical products, supply chains and markets, performing gap analysis on the supplier network and identifying new suppliers where required
• Own and manage the end‑to‑end ordering process with suppliers and account management teams, ensuring key deliverables (timelines, specifications, quality standards) are achieved and resolving challenges across the order life cycle
• Negotiate supplier discounts and initiatives to uplift margin, while monitoring key sourcing metrics and driving best sourcing behaviours across the CTS busines
• Proactively identify upcoming supply chain bottlenecks and develop solutions ahead of time to limit disruption to clients
• Collaborate closely with the CTS Account Management team and other internal/external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service levels, feed into quotes, proposals and bid defences, and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Gain an in‑depth understanding of the Group's supply network and available vendors to promote synergies across business units and improve client offerings
• Ensure all duties comply with quality processes and SOPs, GDP, licensing/regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and health & safety, anti‑bribery, and data protection programmes, taking a risk‑based approach to sourcing

What will you need to succeed?

• Previous experience within comparator sourcing within the life sciences
• Vendor management or exposure experience would be necessary
• Willingness to be present in the Willington office at least once a month
• Willingness and desire to develop within, and add value to, the business
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Good administrative, planning & organisational skills
• Customer‑focused, enthusiastic and pro‑active
• Initiative coupled with good problem solving & decision‑making abilities
• Ability to work effectively within team or individually
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Positive, enthusiastic approach

What will you get in return?

We want you to do your best work! We care about our people’s well‑being, their personal development and providing a true work‑life balance. Our benefits are aligned with our culture and values and are intended to maximize your experience working for us. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from working for Bionical Emas.

• 25 days of vacation
• Vacation days purchasing scheme
• 1 extra vacation day per each 3 years of service
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Sabbatical of 3 to 6 months (after 2 years of service)
• Free food and beverages at all offices
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Support Networks – help us continue to build on our inclusive culture
• Flexible and hybrid work
• Attractive bonus compensation

We Are Bionical Emas

We are proud of our people and proud of our achievements. We encourage and hire people with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Bionical Emas’ management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Bionical Emas offers equal opportunities and is committed to diversity in its workplace and providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bionical Emas and need accommodation or special assistance, please let us know by sending an email with your request to the recruitment team at [e-mail].

We Are Bionical Emas, where each person is unique. We celebrate individuality while encouraging our talents to work as a team. Together, we make a difference by powering an inclusive future for all. Be you, with us.

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