Procurement Specialist Manager

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Life Sciences Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Specialist/Manager to join our team in a custom manufacturing environment.

This role is perfect 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 include:

  • Place purchase orders in line with stakeholder and business needs, ensuring On-Time In-Full (OTIF) deliveries and adherence to commercial price agreements.
  • Manage vendor performance and relationships, ensuring the integrity of systems, pricing, and nominated sources to allow seamless MRP/ERP purchase orders for the planning team.
  • Oversee inventory levels to maintain optimal stock holdings.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D teams to integrate supply-side inputs into design and drive standardization and commercial considerations within R&D projects.
  • Evaluate the market to onboard new vendors, reducing obsolescence risks and supporting new product introductions (NPI).
  • Support facilities management in contract negotiations, tendering, and outsourcing projects.
  • Partner with the Quality team to manage the supplier rejection process, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, ideally within a custom manufacturing setting. At Life Sciences Recruitment Ltd (LSR), we are a Global Life Science recruitment firm that specialises in partnering with start-ups and fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical organisations. Our dynamic recruitment consultants tap into our unparalleled network of contacts and apply a quality-based approach to a contingent search model tailored to your needs. We provide the most sought-after candidates to fit your requirements, from temporary placement to Fortune 500 companies. We are a subsidiary of Morgan Prestwich (MP), Europe's leading boutique Life Sciences executive search and advisory firm.



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