Procurement Manager

4 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to join our team at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Kidlington, near Oxford, England. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with suppliers to ensure the quality of materials meets our company's standards and expectations. This includes verifying supplier quality standards, tracking, qualifying or disqualifying suppliers according to Bio-Rad standards, and managing the development and implementation of supplier management programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of the Approved Supplier List: verifying supplier quality standards; track, qualify or disqualify suppliers according to Bio-Rad standards
  • Manage the development and implementation of supplier management programs, including periodic business reviews and/or audits
  • Assist with the implementation and management of a Contract Management tool
  • Review and management of existing Supplier Agreements, including price updates and validity periods and maintenance of accurate supplier records
  • Management of new Agreement implementation process
  • Generation and implementation of cost reduction ideas
  • Writing and maintaining SOPs relevant to supplier management programs

Requirements

  • Degree educated (Life Science desirable) with a minimum of 2 years' experience within an engineering, quality assurance and/or manufacturing supplier quality environment, preferably within the Life Sciences Industries
  • Strong communication skills: ability to clearly communicate information and data; strong oral and written communication and presentation skills to communicate with suppliers and internal customers; able to present at all levels of the organisation
  • Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to meet internal timelines; organised and resourceful, high attention to detail with an ability to work to demanding targets and tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills: ability to perform statistical reporting and composing logical, detailed, and analytical reports; ability to develop and implement strategies to improve supplier relationships; ability to challenge and effectively improve current practices
  • Ability to operate independently and remain aligned to different stakeholders in a global matrixed organisation
  • Internal or external audit training and/or experience
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing principles
  • System Knowledge: Must: Microsoft Excel; Desired: Power BI and LinkSquares


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