Procurement Category Lead

Procurement Category Lead

Location: Based at our Craigavon headquarters – hybrid working and flexible working options available

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours are between 10.00-16.00 Monday to Friday)

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB9477

The Role

Almac Pharma Services is an established and highly successful outsourcing partner working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world. Our highly skilled team specialise in the manufacture and packaging of commercial drug products and medicines and offer end-to-end management of product supply as well as a range of additional bespoke client services. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team in the role of Procurement Category Lead.

The Category Lead, (GMP Procurement) is responsible for the development and implementation of the procurement strategy, managing the end-to-end procurement cycle both regionally and globally. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive the utilisation of preferred suppliers, and develop a strategic plan to reduce costs, mitigate risk and improve quality and supply.

The Category Lead will collaborate with key stakeholders, to identify and understand their sourcing needs, perform market research, devise sourcing strategies, lead supplier selection process (e.g., competitive bidding, partnership development, consolidation/reducing risks) and negotiate site or global supply agreements and contracts as applicable.

Key Requirements

A Degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science or Business-related discipline, or previous experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is essential for this role and prior experience of sourcing in a range of direct spend categories

Please ensure you demonstrate on your application how you meet all the required criteria.

Further information on the essential criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus for all, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

**All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full-time permanent basis with no restrictions**

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

17th of April 2024 at 5pm

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.