Specialist Buyer- in Vivo

The purpose of the role is to support the laboratory research programme as a Buyer specialising in bioscience procurement at the AZ Discovery Centre Campus. The Buyer is responsible for enhancing operational effectiveness, providing and maintaining the infrastructure processes, while looking for ways to improve customer service for clients utilising lean working principles. Client DetailsOur client is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology.DescriptionProcurement of specialist products using AstraZeneca''s COUPA platformEnsuring compliance of activities performed in adherence with defined schedules and quality within a specified area. Act and report on deviationsAct as a key point of contact for all research staff to deal with queries pertaining to all stages of the procurement processReviewing of Supplier Health reports; working with the Director of Compliance and WelfareCommunicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirementsCreation, maintenance and updating relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and trainingReport on KPIs, metrics, SLAs and weekly tasks as required and outlined in standard workLiaise with AZ procurement and external suppliers to leverage best priceProcurement of ..... full job details .....