Senior Purchasing Specialist

at  WEP Clinical

Embark on a rewarding journey with our expanding team at WEP Clinical, where a dynamic blend of innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to patient care come together. We’re currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join us. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment, are driven by ambition, and are eager to take initiative. If you’re passionate about influencing the future of clinical research and are committed to placing patients at the forefront of your work, discover the exciting possibilities that await you with us. Take the first step and apply today!
The Senior Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and procuring medicine worldwide to meet customer demand.

• Responsible for receiving RFQs/RFPs from Business Development/ Account Specialist and sourcing the required products.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure we secure products at the most competitive price.
• Research, identify and engage with potential new suppliers to broaden WEPs sourcing network.
• Generate PO’s and coordinating shipments.
• Responsible for sourcing and procuring medicines worldwide to meet customer demands.
• Source and purchase products for Clinical Trial Supply and R&D supply
• Source and purchase products for local and international hospitals and Advocacy Request.
• Work closely with the R&D/Clinical Trial Supply group to support the service and Wren Healthcare.
• Work with both MHRA and HPRA (on getting approval for new projects/products to be used in the UK and Ireland) and with the Home Office (HO) on obtaining import and export CD licenses.
• Support the Project Management team in setting up new projects, suppliers, and products in the system.
• Work and liaise with the MHRA and HPRA to get approval for each product/project before bringing it to the UK or Ireland.
• Support the EAP and PA-NPP management team and provide guidance.
• Support the Quality Assurance team to current GMP/GDP guidelines & on updating SOPs as and when required or when there is a change and on setting up new suppliers.
• Support the Logistics team in liaising with shipments (collections and dispatched), customs clearing, purchase order status, and stock transfer between warehouses.
• Support Accounts/Finance on supplier invoices and statements and related matters.
• Support and manage queries and other matters that may arise in day-to-day operations.
• Support the UK and Ireland Warehouse activity, including setting up new products and suppliers, creating purchase orders, etc.
• Support the WEP R&D/Clinical Trial Supply and Wren Healthcare service line as needed.
• Maintaining world-class customer service and fulfilment of orders on a timely basis.
• Work to current GMP/GDP guidelines and within the company Quality Management System
• Effectively manage the supply chain by regularly reviewing capacity and capability vs forecast demand.