Biological Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Sandwich,Kent. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Biological Sourcing Manager. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.About the roleThis pivotal position is responsible for sourcing the products, bringing new collection sites to the portfolio while also being responsible for developing/maintain close relationships with and purchasing material from our existing partners. Strong communicationand negotiation skills are a must. The role is strategically important, expected to hit the ground running, and with plans to further expand the team, the candidate should be an experienced, commercially minded operator capable of managing people, projectsand contracts. The ideal candidate would have a solid understanding of the market for and use of human biological products within In Vitro Diagnostic testing and ideally a strong existing network of collection sites, such as clinics & hospitals. It is envisagedthat the successful applicant will be invited to take up a place on Management Team.Responsibilities:

• Part of the Management Team, Supports the Managing Director in setting standards both internally and externally and setting/delivering the company strategy
• Set and deliver Sourcing strategy, delivering projects required to meet the strategy
• Meet business objectives and Key Performance Indicators in area of responsibility
• Drive all key activities needed to source products and deliver to customers with rapid turnaround times
• Liaise closely with sales team to know what items are wanted and to determine availability and pricing in the shortest possible time. Train sales team on key product lines
• Purchase products from existing collection sites for sale by company as a day-to-day activity, understanding and incorporating detailed technical specifications, with strong accuracy even when working under significant time pressure. Strong communicationand negotiation skills required.
• Responsible for managing the relationships with existing collection sites and building further business with these partners
• Establish agreements with suppliers, support with customer supply agreements to ensure they reflect what we are able to offer and align with distributor agreements.
• Optimise ways of working to ensure scalable, efficiency and accuracy
• Contribute to maintaining/improving the ISO9001 Quality Management System by contributing to and cooperating with Complaint/NC investigations, Internal & External Audits, etc.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 5 years experience working in a Sourcing, Product Management, Business Development or similar roles in a commercial setting, ideally purchasing human biological materials for the IVD industry.
• Strong understanding of how human biological products are used with In Vitro Diagnostic testing
• Ideally having a strong existing network of existing collection sites for human biological materials (predominantly serum and plasma)
• Experience of working with Standard Operating Procedures and/or within a Quality Management System would be advantageous
• Experience of managing projects would be advantageous
• Experience of managing people would be advantageous
• Biology degree or equivalent experience would be advantageous
• Proficiency in both MS Office and a CRM system

If interested please apply directly or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.