Procurement/Sourcing Manager

Bionical Emas

Procurement Manager in Clinical Trial Supply to enhance sourcing and procurement processes. Building relationships and managing supply chains to support business demands.

Posted 7/16/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in comparator sourcing within the life sciences, vendor management, and procurement processes while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Capable of building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Comparator SourcingVendor ManagementSupply Chain AnalysisNegotiation SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesSourcing KPIsGap AnalysisOrder ManagementSupplier Discounts

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem SolvingDecision MakingOrganizational SkillsCustomer Focus

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceutical ProductsQuality ProcessesSOPsGDP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the VP Central Sourcing to understand, implement and continually improve the central sourcing strategy, developing knowledge of key comparator products, their therapy areas and the right channels to access them
Source and procure competitively priced products in line with the business's ethics, global sourcing and procurement processes, meeting agreed procurement targets and sourcing KPIs
Develop long-lasting, trusted relationships with key wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers — including in-person and virtual meetings — to best support business demands
Build detailed knowledge of existing and potential global suppliers, pharmaceutical products, supply chains and markets, performing gap analysis on the supplier network and identifying new suppliers where required
Own and manage the end-to-end ordering process with suppliers and account management teams, ensuring key deliverables (timelines, specifications, quality standards) are achieved and resolving challenges across the order life cycle
Negotiate supplier discounts and initiatives to uplift margin, while monitoring key sourcing metrics and driving best sourcing behaviours across the CTS business
Proactively identify upcoming supply chain bottlenecks and develop solutions ahead of time to limit disruption to clients
Collaborate closely with the CTS Account Management team and other internal/external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service levels, feed into quotes, proposals and bid defences, and identify areas for continuous improvement
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Group's supply network and available vendors to promote synergies across business units and improve client offerings
Ensure all duties comply with quality processes and SOPs, GDP, licensing/regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and health & safety, anti-bribery, and data protection programmes, taking a risk-based approach to sourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience within comparator sourcing within the life sciences
Vendor management or exposure experience would be necessary
Willingness to be present in the Willington office at least once a month
Willingness and desire to develop within, and add value to, the business
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Good administrative, planning & organisational skills
Customer-focused, enthusiastic and pro-active
Initiative coupled with good problem solving & decision-making abilities
Ability to work effectively within team or individually
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
Positive, enthusiastic approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of vacation
Vacation days purchasing scheme
1 extra vacation day per each 3 years of service
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Sabbatical of 3 to 6 months (after 2 years of service)
Free food and beverages at all offices
Life Insurance
Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Support Networks – help us continue to build on our inclusive culture
Flexible and hybrid work
Attractive bonus compensation