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Specialist Buyer- in Vivo

Cambridge Permanent £28,000 - £30,000 per year View Job Description
The purpose of the role is to support the laboratory research programme as a Buyer specialising in bioscience procurement at the AZ Discovery Centre Campus. The Buyer is responsible for enhancing operational effectiveness, providing and maintaining the infrastructure processes, while looking for ways to improve customer service for clients utilising lean working principles.
  • Experience in a procurement role previously is essential
  • Understanding of In Vivo bioscience activities is highly desirable

About Our Client

Our client is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology.

Job Description

  • Procurement of specialist products using AstraZeneca's COUPA platform
  • Ensuring compliance of activities performed in adherence with defined schedules and quality within a specified area. Act and report on deviations
  • Act as a key point of contact for all research staff to deal with queries pertaining to all stages of the procurement process
  • Reviewing of Supplier Health reports; working with the Director of Compliance and Welfare
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements
  • Creation, maintenance and updating relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and training
  • Report on KPIs, metrics, SLAs and weekly tasks as required and outlined in standard work
  • Liaise with AZ procurement and external suppliers to leverage best price
  • Procurement of specialist products using AZ's COUPA platform
  • Broad understanding of products and keeping up to date with external benchmarks
  • Regular reviews with customers to ensure the service is optimal, accurate and efficient
  • Resolve or escalate complex queries from stakeholders or vendors relating to the procurement process
  • Foster an efficient, friendly and supportive team atmosphere
  • To carry out all support activities in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, GLS & local agreements
  • Proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements
  • Support the purchasing of capital equipment and consumables for new and existing facilities across sites in the UK and US
  • Coordinating technical activities and communicating with customers, Avantor colleagues and third parties to ensure a professional level of service is provided
  • Work with colleagues within and outside the team in a flexible and collaborative manner
  • Actively seek and report back on any cost savings/ cost avoidances that could be found during the procurement process
  • Adheres to Health and Safety regulations and follows Avantor Work Instructions
  • Works proactively with manager to ensure all training activities are completed and signed off in a timely manner



The Successful Applicant

A successful Specialist Buyer - In Vivo should have:

  • High level attention to detail, self-motivated and dependable
  • Enhanced Technical Requirements: sensitivity to and understanding of In Vivo bioscience activities is essential
  • Knowledge and understanding of operating and reporting within a regulated environment
  • Notification of imports to DEFRA/border agency
  • Experience working with SHE policies and procedures
  • Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
  • Outstanding communication skills on all levels
  • Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
  • An understanding of how the team interacts internally and externally within the organisation and how they contribute to the objectives of the business
  • To be flexible in order to deliver the service required to our customers
  • Monitor/forecast lead times to ensure availability is maintained on site(s), including maintaining critical communication between suppliers and end users
  • End to end oversight, tracking order(s) through to delivery/receipt required
  • Good problem-solving capability and confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possible
  • Good planning, organisational and analytical skills
  • Good time-management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to partner with other teams and suppliers and deliver results in a matrix environment, managing multiple internal and external partners and stakeholders
  • Able to adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations
  • Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall projects and service provision
  • Proficient in data capture, analysis and reporting using various IT systems
  • Experience working with procurement systems or in a procurement role previously is essential
  • Experience in a customer facing role is an advantage

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £27000 to £30,000, dependent on experience.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the life science industry.
  • A permanent position based in the vibrant city of Cambridge.
  • Comprehensive support for career development and training.
  • An inclusive and collaborative work environment.



If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply now to join a forward-thinking team in the healthcare industry.

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6817023
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Cambridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-082025-6817023