Clinical Trial à France

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:

• A relevant BSc.
• Minimum CIPS Level 4.
• 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.

Salary:

Competitive with an excellent benefits package.

Apply:

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

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