At Diaceutics we believe that every patient should have access to the right treatment at the right time. We provide the world's leading pharmaceutical companies with an end-to-end solution for the launch of precision medicine diagnostics enabled by DXRX – The Diagnostic Network.
DXRX is the world's first diagnostic commercialization platform for precision medicine, integrating multiple pipelines of real-world diagnostic testing data from a global network of laboratories.
Role Summary
The Procurement Team Lead would be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the entire procurement process, with a focus on optimizing costs, enhancing supplier relationships and commercial terms, improving procurement and supplier invoicing processes, maintaining compliance with procedures, and driving business decisions through data-backed insights.
Working cross-functionally with Legal, Platforms & Data, and other departments, the Procurement Team Lead will ensure alignment of procurement strategies with organizational goals. The role also oversees policy development, compliance, ESG objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement and supplier invoice processing.
Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies and procedures; train staff to ensure compliance.
Define and oversee procurement-related ESG objectives.
Maintain and optimize the contract database and Sage Intacct requisition/purchasing modules.
Collaborate with internal teams across departments, geographies, and time zones—especially Legal—for supplier contracting.
Build and manage strong vendor relationships.
Oversee vendor renewals, ensuring timely approvals and proactive management.
Ensure planned and actual vendor spend is accurately reflected in PO and finance systems.
Manage a small team responsible for vendor onboarding, requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, account reconciliation, and payments.
Develop and execute vendor-specific savings plans through negotiation, creative contract terms, and long-term agreements.
Act as a key liaison between procurement and business units to ensure transparency and alignment.
People Skills:
Working with both external vendors and internal teams across various departments, countries and time zones with a demonstrated career showing both
Customer Service / External Impact:
Experience with Technology vendors including SaaS preferable (including AWS, Microsoft, Google, etc). Negotiation of contracts with such parties which would involve contacts, processing of sensitive information and a high level of professionalism.
Decision-Making:
Highly experienced in negotiation and decision making with internal and external parties in order to secure the optimum solutions for Diaceutics.
Initiative and Independence:
Ability to work on own initiative in a high paced environment leading the company's P2P dept.
Knowledge and Specialist Skills:
Education – A level minimum or equivalent AND/OR CIPS qualification or equivalent
Experience
3-4 years in a similar role with Proven track record of successfully managing a team and driving results in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
Computer and Software Knowledge and Skills – Advanced skills Microsoft Office Suite and Finance systems. Sage Intacct desirable.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
Strong knowledge of purchasing processes within a Finance dept.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Be goal orientated and have excellent time management skills.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards in procurement.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with vendors.
Life at Diaceutics:
Culture is a powerful driver of Diaceutics' success and growth. Our culture is an outcome of our 'One Diaceutics' Behaviors. These behaviors set out a promise and an expectation of what it means to work at – and with – Diaceutics.
We exist because we Care Deeply about our patients and customers. To Be Bold, we pioneer, we innovate, and we think big. We take responsibility, and we are driven and determined to Make an Impact. We prioritize collective success and when we win, we Succeed Together. We are excited by change and driven by progress. We Don't Stand Still.
We are a multi-cultural, diverse team spanning 16 countries around the world. All of our employees work remotely or in a hybrid model, collaborating together as a global community.
We hire smart, fun people who care about our mission and about each other. Some interesting points about us:
Attractive bonus scheme
Training and development opportunities
Remote, Virtual Working and Hybrid Working based on location to offices
Flexible Working incl. Flex Day Program
Share Incentive Plan
Increase of Annual Leave with tenure
Pension
Healthcare (including Vision and Dental) and Additional Benefits
Life Insurance
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Maternity and Sick Pay Provisions
Robust Performance Management Framework and Individual Growth Plan
Attractive Staff Referral Scheme
Dedication to a positive working culture with regular health and wellbeing activities and an annual company get-together
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Department
Corporate Services Division - Finance Team
Locations
Belfast Headquarters
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time
Employment level
Professionals
About Diaceutics
At Diaceutics we believe that every patient should have access to the right treatment at the right time. We provide the world's leading pharmaceutical companies with an end-to-end solution for the launch of precision medicine diagnostics enabled by DXRX - The Diagnostic Network.