Supplier Operations Specialist

Flatiron Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthtech company in the UK is seeking a Supplier Operations Specialist to support the procurement lifecycle. You will manage supplier intake, coordinate procurement workflows, and assist with contract processes. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of procurement experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Procurement function within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a high volume of requests independently.
• Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily supplier intake-to-procure activities.
• Complete sourcing tasks and assist in negotiations.
• Manage supplier contracts and purchasing activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Procurement

Tools

Netsuite

Tipalti

Tropic

Job description

We’re looking for a Supplier Operations Specialist to help us accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?

Flatiron Health is a healthtech company using data for good to power smarter care for every person with cancer, around the world. Flatiron partners with cancer centers in the US, Europe and Asia to transform patients’ real-life experiences into real-world evidence and create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. Our multidisciplinary teams include oncologists, data scientists, software engineers, epidemiologists, product experts and more. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll join the Supplier Operations team and provide essential operational support for the end-to-end supplier lifecycle. Specifically, you will;

• Execute daily supplier intake-to-procure activities, serving as the first contact for routine questions and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Complete sourcing tasks, including competitive events and renewal support, by gathering business requirements, analyzing data, coordinating RFx steps, and assisting in negotiation and contract processes.
• Coordinate procurement workflows with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reviews, routing, and approvals before contract execution.
• Manage supplier contract and purchasing activities by organizing executed agreements, maintaining templates, creating accurate POs, and reviewing invoices for correctness and coding.
• Other responsibilities include ad hoc reporting, analytics, savings tracking, special projects and systems enhancements as assigned.

Who You Are

You're a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who values the opportunity to think beyond the way things are. In addition, you're a resourceful problem solver with 1-2 years of experience in a Procurement function within a fast paced environment.

• You are able to manage a high volume of requests and can independently meet deadlines.
• You are knowledgeable about sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation concepts, including basic commercial and legal discussions.
• You are an effective communicator with strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• You are someone who builds and maintains collaborative working relationships across teams.
• You are adaptable and eager to learn, comfortable working in tech-enabled environments and contributing to system and process improvements.
• You have intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables)
• You are excited about understanding and building systems and processes.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, relevant certification, or commensurate experience

Optional

• You have experience with Netsuite
• You have experience with Tipalti and/or procure-to-pay platforms
• You have experience with Tropic and/or procurement intake platforms
• You are fluent in Japanese or German
• You are interested in pursuing a CPSM, CIPS, or similar Procurement, Accounting, Sourcing or Project Management certification

Who We Are

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to foster a culture where our teammates feel equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions with confidence, compassion, and clarity.