Job Description
CK Group are working in partnership with Nxera Pharma UK Limited, to recruit a Procurement Manager. This will be a hybrid role, office based for three days a week in Cambridge or London.
The company is a technology powered biopharma company, pursuing new specialty medicines to improve the lives of patients with unmet needs in Japan and globally, focused on therapeutic areas in inflammation diseases, neurology and immunology.
Responsibilities:
* Support the Head of Procurement in delivering excellent procurement services.
* Identify and vet new potential suppliers.
* Operate procurement governance models with key suppliers.
* Monitor compliance with procurement policies.
* Provide training to employees on procurement processes.
* Negotiate better pricing and terms with suppliers.
* Track and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators.
Qualifications:
* A relevant science or business degree.
* Experience within the Pharmaceutical / CRO industry in a procurement / alliance management capacity.
* Proven experience in preclinical or clinical research procurement.
* Evidence of significant value delivery in previous roles.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Benefits:
Base salary £45,000 - £70,000, plus excellent benefits.
The successful candidate will require entitlement to work in the UK.