Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in Oxford is seeking a Senior Buyer for Healthcare & Laboratory to manage procurement of essential materials. This hybrid role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have expertise in laboratory supplies and effective negotiation skills, backed by a relevant educational background.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory reagents, consumables, equipment, and clinical trial supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of GLP, GCP, and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Experience in similar roles focusing on healthcare is highly desirable.

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

Education

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 (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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