This role is based at our Head Office in Diss, where you will work a minimum of 2 days a week on site and have the option to work from home the rest of the week. The Clinical Procurement Manager will assist with implementation and maintenance of effective supply chain management of large animal, equine, and small animal products for all CVS sites in the UK. They will have direct responsibility for achieving year-on-year external expenditure cost savings and service level improvements with selected suppliers with guidance from Clinical Advisory Committees, and they will line manage and motivate the purchasing data coordinator and Purchasing Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
* Purchasing & Supply Chain: Manage the procurement of essential medicines, ensuring reliable supply and cost efficiencies. Work with suppliers and internal teams to address supply challenges and optimize stock management.
* Leadership: Oversee and develop the Purchasing team, providing coaching, support, and succession planning to maximize their potential. Foster a high-performance and customer-focused culture.
* Strategy Development: Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer experience, analyze competitor activity, and identify growth opportunities. Develop and communicate business area strategies to ensure alignment with company goals.
* Operations: Ensure consistent delivery of standards across all responsibilities, monitor performance through KPIs, and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency.
* Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and Clinical Advisory Committees to optimize supply chains, negotiate pricing, and identify new business opportunities.
* Team Collaboration: Ensure clear and timely communication, providing resources and support to deliver business initiatives effectively. Promote teamwork and alignment across divisions.
* Marketing & Growth: Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to grow product brands, monitor trends, and exploit new market opportunities for profitable growth.
* Leadership Excellence: Provide inspirational leadership, setting clear direction, driving teamwork, and embedding a culture of high performance, accountability, and recognition.
Qualifications:
* Experienced within a procurement/planning role.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively and efficiently.
* Results-driven whilst not losing sight of the business needs.
* People person with excellent listening and interpersonal/communication skills.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Able to work under pressure and at the same time prioritize workloads.
* Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria, and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority; it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
The Group generates revenue of more than £500m from over 500 practices across 3 countries, with more than 8,000 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees, and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.
Alongside a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 DOE, we are offering benefits including; 6.6 weeks holiday, a buy/sell holiday scheme, 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years, a pension scheme - matched up to 6%, health cash plans, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and a generous staff discount on pet care and products.
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