CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, requiring you to be on-site for three days a week.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 137 409 in all correspondence.
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THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to source, negotiate, purchase and manage the supply of essential materials and equipment for the facilities department, including both laboratory research and clinical operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the procurement of healthcare and laboratory products and services.
• Working closely with Legal Services to ensure timely contract reviews.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and pricing.
• Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Manage the documentation required for procurement, including purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and shipping records.