Senior Manager/Director, Procurement

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom George Clinical Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Director to join our team at George Clinical. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating preferential pricing, and identifying cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's objectives, ensuring seamless collaboration between vendors and internal project leaders and study teams.
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Organize and lead procurement activities, including managing and tracking the request for proposal (RFP) lifecycle, negotiating preferential pricing, and establishing and tracking towards savings targets.
  • Cost Reduction and Optimization: Identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives, and implement measures to optimize procurement processes, such as contract standardization and automation.
  • Procurement Process Improvement: Develop and implement tools and processes to support efficient and quality-driven procurement activities, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the industry's market trends and developments.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Lead transformational activities to build organizational procurement capabilities and improve procurement efficiency, and collaborate with finance and other departments to develop and monitor cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Category Management Experience: Minimum of 7 years Category Management/Strategic Procurement/Vendor Management experience, plus IT Category Management experience required.
  • Education: Educated to a bachelor's degree level.
  • Procurement Skills: Experience in developing and implementing procurement processes, strategies, and best practices with strong contract management skills.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to foster and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, and proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
  • Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to procurement processes, and experience within the field of clinical vendor operational delivery or hands-on experience in the management of clinical vendor services.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain top talent.
  • Remote Working Arrangements: We offer flexible remote working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Learning and Development Opportunities: We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and mentorship programs.
  • Employee Well-being: We prioritize employee well-being and offer a range of benefits and programs to support physical and mental health.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to our HR team. We look forward to hearing from you

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