Senior Buyer, Laboratory

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research-focused organization in Oxford is seeking a Senior Buyer for Laboratory. This role involves managing procurement tasks, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A relevant BSc and CIPS Level 4 qualification are required, alongside experience in laboratory supplies. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory reagents and consumables is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to procurement in scientific settings.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Supplier management

Cost-saving initiatives

Understanding of GLP/GCP

Education

Relevant BSc

CIPS Level 4

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Buyer, 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 desirable.
• 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 137 409 in all correspondence.

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