At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee procurement processes and optimise supply chain operations in the medical devices sector.
- Company: Leading player in the Medical Devices space with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a regulated and rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital industry while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and team leadership; CIPS membership preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimise our clients procurement processes and supply chain operations.
They are a leading player in the Medical Devices space.
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Location - North London
- The hours 8.30am to 5pm, or 8am to 4.30pm. Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing & procurement
- Manage raw-material and indirect purchasing in line with the company purchasing strategy and directive; approve and maintain purchase orders.
- Build and stress-test demand forecasts (minimum 12-month horizon, with ~6 months of orders confirmed), modelling adverse-event scenarios.
- Own supplier and vendor selection, approval and relationship management; chair bi-weekly supplier meetings and maintain minutes.
- Continuously source new suppliers (direct and indirect) that add commercial or resilience value.
- Monitor market trends, pricing and supply risk; act on emerging threats to cost or continuity.
- Supply chain, planning & inventory
- Maintain the production planning schedule and keep it aligned to the live forecast.
- Monitor stock to keep levels optimal; drive OTIF as high as possible and resolve constraints
- Forecast demand incorporating Marketing and International activity so coverage is assured.
- Oversee customer spend patterns and escalates anomalies to the customer or Senior Management.
- Team leadership
- Lead and develop a small team in their daily duties; manage escalations and customer problem-solving.
- Ensure timely product release so stock can be sold; maintain a constructive working environment.
Desirable experience
- CIPS membership (working toward or holding MCIPS).
- Experience in a regulated environment — medical devices, pharma or similar
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Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager employer: McAllister Recruitment & Consultancy
McAllister Recruitment & Consultancy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development in the surgical sector. With a strong focus on education and business development, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in both NHS and Private Healthcare settings, all while enjoying competitive salaries, bonuses, and a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
McAllister Recruitment & Consultancy Recruitment Team
