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Scientific Materials Manager

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Avantor Full time
The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a highly skilled Scientific Materials Manager to lead our team in Cambridge, UK. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for managing scientific consumables for 2,500+ scientists and overseeing line management responsibilities for a Stock Service Lead, Buyer Service, and their associated reports.

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position based in our brand-new facility at the Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including annual bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage scientific materials and buyer service streams on the Cambridge footprint, ensuring day-to-day operational effectiveness and delivery.
  • Point of contact for scientific consumable delivery, inventory management, and reporting (stock, data, and spend management).
  • Engage and communicate with the customer's Governance, Procurement, and Scientific functions to ensure positive outcomes regarding consumable management and cost centre spend.
  • Deliver a robust performance management strategy to your team of two Service Leaders and the full operational teams of 11 that they manage on-site.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain or science-related field or equivalent experience working in a laboratory.
  • Multiple years of experience working as a Scientific Materials Manager or Logistics Manager in a fast-paced, pharmaceutical industry.
  • 3-5 years of line management responsibilities, including coaching and motivating large teams or service leaders.
  • Solid experience in procurement and stock management.
  • Liaising with high-profile stakeholders/customers on a regular basis.
  • Regular communication with various functions of the business (Science, Procurement, Account Managers, etc.) and understanding of their role in the business.
  • High-level reporting skills, including data and stock management, customer cost centre journaling for cross charge and spend, PO management.
  • Raising high-value purchase orders.
  • Exceptional IT skills, including working experience of Excel, PowerBi, SmartSheets, data provision, analysis, management, manipulation, scrutiny, data journaling – cost centre splits, procurement platforms (COUPA & SAP), KPI metrics reporting, and automated spreadsheet setup.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma.
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
About Avantor

Avantor is a global leader in the life sciences industry, with a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that values learning and growth. We are committed to helping our employees succeed and thrive in their careers. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.