Clinical Buyer

THE ROLE

• Manage and deliver all aspects of strategic sourcing on a designated range of clinical spend projects.
• Work closely with the Category Manager and Head of Procurement to identify and drive further value added benefits in supply and cost reduction in Clinical product spend
• Develop sourcing strategies for all relevant spend categories
• Plan and project manage the on time in full delivery of savings projects working
• Work with Sourcing Team to identify savings opportunities
• Perform detailed supply market analysis with framework
• Develop tender documentation package and manage logistics of obtaining sign off from stakeholders
• Execute end to end tendering process and manage supplier queries
• Develop first draft negotiation strategy and objectives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure category spend, supplier management and contract databases are kept updated
• Ensure pricing accuracy in information systems

REQUIREMENTS

• You will have professional experience Purchasing Medical/Clinical/Pharmaceutical or Raw Materials products and will have demonstrable depth of category knowledge of products, services and/or organisations within this sector.
• Experience in the Healthcare or Pharmaceutical industry preferred
• You will be a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate the logic behind your decisions in a diplomatic yet assertive fashion.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to focus on how your delivery affects the bottom line of a business.
• Excellent learning skills are essential - candidates must demonstrate a real passion to succeed in a high-pressure purchasing environment, keen to develop your skills and forge a firm career development path within procurement