Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in Oxford seeks a Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to manage procurement and supplier negotiations for essential research materials. This permanent, hybrid role offers the chance to impact a pioneering organization dedicated to innovative scientific solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working with laboratory reagents and clinical trial supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of GLP, GCP and regulatory procurement requirements.
• Experience with procurement systems and inventory management tools desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Relationship Management

Procurement

Cost-Saving Initiatives

Tools

Procurement Software

ERP Systems

Inventory Management Tools

Job description

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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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:

• 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.

Competitive with an excellent benefits package.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 137 409 in all correspondence.