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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Scientific, GMP and Regulatory contracts specialist
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:
* 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing
* Industries
Biotechnology Research and Public Health
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