Procurement Professional

2 hours ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Life Sciences Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist/Manager to join our forward-thinking team in a custom manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, combined with a deep understanding of engineering concepts and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage the procurement process, ensuring On-Time In-Full (OTIF) deliveries and adherence to commercial price agreements.
  2. Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring the integrity of systems, pricing, and nominated sources to allow seamless MRP/ERP purchase orders for the planning team.
  3. Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate supply-side inputs into design and drive standardization and commercial considerations within R&D projects.
  4. Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock holdings.
  5. Support facilities management in contract negotiations, tendering, and outsourcing projects.
  6. Assist the sales team with tender development and completion.
  7. Partner with the Quality team to manage the supplier rejection process, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements:

  1. 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, ideally within a custom manufacturing setting.
  2. CIPS Level 4 qualification is desirable.
  3. A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in an Engineering or Manufacturing-related discipline is preferred.
  4. Experience in ISO 9001-compliant environments is a plus.

About Us:

At Life Sciences Recruitment Ltd, we are a global recruitment firm specialising in partnering with start-ups and fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical organisations. Our team of experts provides a quality-based approach to contingent search models tailored to your needs.



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