Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Location: Alva, FK12 5DQ Salary: £28,119-£32,000 DOE + Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 34 days leave including bank holidays Pension Private healthcare Employee assistance programme Retail discount card. AccuBio Ltd. (manufacturers of In vitro Medical Devices) are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist. Procurement Specialist – Job Purpose: This is a key role within the business. Our Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services that the company needs to operate. As our Procurement Specialist, you will be working with suppliers, and other third-party service providers to negotiate contracts to deliver cost effective materials / services to minimise supply chain interruption. Procurement Specialist – Main Responsibilities: Reviewing purchasing requests information to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs, specifications, and budget. Ensure a clear understanding of the desired products or services. Assist the Manager in screening, certifying, validating (running background checks and conducting due diligence) and selecting vendors. Utilize various channels, such as internet searches, supplier databases, industry exhibitions, etc., to identify potential suppliers. Assist Manager to negotiate, establish and manage purchasing contracts, track and follow up on contract execution. Ensure all documents including quotation sheets, contracts and certification are available for all new suppliers and available to be used as supporting document when orders are raised. Processing purchase orders in ERP system. Following up the approval progress and providing supplier with purchase order and following up on delivery dates. Assisting manager to maintain supplier management records and monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery of goods and services are in a timely and satisfactory manner. Be able to assist in resolving issues with suppliers in a professional and efficient manner using Accubio\’s SCAR procedures. Ownership and accountability of procurement related documentation within QMS system ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP and ISO13485 General Areas of Responsibility: Carry out all duties and responsibilities to the company standard within the timescales required Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures Maintain compliance with QMS policies and procedures Maintain compliance with GDPR and Cyber Security policies and procedures. Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required Procurement Specialist – Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Essential: 3-5 years\’ experience in a similar role, Knowledge or skills of using effective tactics for negotiating costs and contracts, Knowledge of Procurement processes, Experience within Strategic sourcing, Experience with searching and qualifying appropriate supplier, Experience within cost reduction initiatives, Strong office package skills, Attention to detail, Good organisation skills, Good communication and negotiation skills, Good relationship focus, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Desirable: Procurement qualification, Experience within a medical device environment, Working within a highly regulated environment, Knowledge of GMP Processes, Familiar with Continuous Improvement Processes, Dynamic and flexible individual. About us: AccuBio is a UK based company (2022), wholly owned by Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech, who were formed in 2005. Our company vision is to become a great enterprise in the field of global in-vitro diagnostics, that integrates global science and technology to provide health diagnosis and support for life. Core values: Continuous Innovation Customer Orientation Challenge the Impossible Grow Together Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us in four weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please. JBRP1_UKTJ