Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory

New Scientist; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-driven organization is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Healthcare and Laboratory division. This permanent hybrid role involves sourcing and managing supplies for various scientific operations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant BSc and CIPS Level 4, and will have significant experience in procurement within scientific settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory reagents, consumables, equipment, and clinical trial supplies is preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory procurement requirements.
• Experience working in a scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of healthcare and laboratory products and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for optimal terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Cost-saving initiatives

Supplier Performance Evaluation

Education

Relevant BSc

CIPS Level 4

Tools

Procurement Software

ERP Systems

Inventory Management Tools

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, requiring you to be on-site for three days a week.

The Company:

A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health.


The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to source, negotiate, purchase and manage the supply of essential materials and equipment for the facilities department, including both laboratory research and clinical operations.


Responsibilities:

• Managing the procurement of healthcare and laboratory products and services.
• Working closely with Legal Services to ensure timely contract reviews.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and pricing.
• Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Manage the documentation required for procurement, including purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and shipping records.

Your Background:

• A relevant BSc.
• Minimum CIPS Level 4.
• Experience of working with laboratory reagents, consumables, equipment, and clinical trial supplies is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements related to procurement in scientific settings.
• Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools is desirable.

Salary:

Competitive with an excellent benefits package.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

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