Senior Buyer - Lab Equipment

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation centre seeks a Senior Buyer for Laboratory Equipment in Oxford. This newly created role involves managing procurement processes, developing strategies, and fostering supplier relationships within a greenfield procurement team. Candidates should have a background in pharmaceuticals or private healthcare, aiding the organization's ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
• Proven track record in sourcing laboratory equipment.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and professors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire procurement process for laboratory equipment.
• Develop and own category strategies.
• Support supplier onboarding and monitor procurement systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Buyer - Laboratory Equipment

Location: Oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

We are partnering with a world-class innovation and research centre to find a Senior Buyer for Laboratory Equipment. This is a newly created position within a greenfield procurement team, supporting the Head of Procurement in delivering first-class procurement activities and developing robust systems across the group.

The role involves managing the entire procurement process, owning category strategies, supporting supplier onboarding, and monitoring procurement systems. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders are essential.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the pharmaceutical or private healthcare sectors, sourcing high-value laboratory equipment and consumables. You will serve as the key interface for stakeholders, managing relationships with scientists and professors.

Our client has ambitious growth plans, including a new state-of-the-art campus and expanding headcount from hundreds to thousands by 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative research organization.

The position is based in Oxford, requiring on-site presence 3-4 days a week. Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

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For more information, contact Craig Gallagher at [phone].