Senior Healthcare and Laboratory Buyer

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Healthcare and Laboratory Buyer to manage procurement for cutting-edge research. This dynamic role involves sourcing essential materials, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, supporting groundbreaking projects in healthcare.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Experience with laboratory reagents, consumables, and trial supplies is preferred.
• Knowledge of GLP and GCP regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for healthcare and laboratory products.
• Collaborate on contracts and negotiate commercial terms.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Supplier Management

Compliance

Education

BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Studies, or Supply Chain Management

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Tools

Procurement Software

ERP Systems

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

We’re seeking a Senior Healthcare and Laboratory Buyer to source, negotiate, and manage essential materials and equipment for both laboratory and clinical operations. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, this role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions. It’s a key opportunity to support cutting-edge research in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of healthcare and laboratory products and services.
• Collaborate with Legal Services for timely contract reviews and negotiate key commercial terms with suppliers.
• Work with internal departments to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain strong internal and vendor relationships; evaluate supplier performance regularly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, including FDA, GxP, and other relevant standards.
• Analyse market trends and supplier conditions to inform purchasing decisions.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including pricing, inventory, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Stay current on regulatory guidelines and best practices for procurement in clinical and laboratory settings.

Essential & Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Educated to a minimum of BSc in a relevant field e.g. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management.
• Hold minimum CIPS Level 4 qualification
• Minimum of 5 years working in a similar role.
• Experience 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.

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + travel allowance + bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.