Summary
Location
Oxford
Type
TEMPORARY
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About this role
Company Description
We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of the work we do. A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 3000 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals. We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives, and bringing new medicines to those who need them.
Job Description
The Global Indirect Procurement Manager will be responsible for implementing indirect categories procurement process for PSI’s IT, Systems Development, Process Improvement, and Finance departments, will oversee the sourcing of suppliers, contract negotiation and managing of suppliers.
This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave period.
Your role:
- Assist in the developing and implementation of PSI’s indirect procurement strategy.
- Forecast levels of demand for indirect goods and services into budget planning in conjunction with key stakeholders and Finance.
- Conduct research to source the best services, goods and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Run interviews and proposals, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial, technical and price factors.
- Negotiate contracts and facilitate the review by the Legal department and the different stakeholders involved.
- Assist in the establishment of standards and polices for efficient and fair procurement practices.
Qualifications
- 4-6 years’ experience in indirect procurement roles with experience in shaping procurement strategies from concept to execution.
- Experience in tech or similar high-growth environment supporting indirect procurement processes in a global corporate environment.
- Proven negotiation skills for getting the best price and value for money.
- Strong analytical ability and financial awareness as managing budgets and keeping costs down is a key part of the role.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) - or to be working towards it is a strong plus.
Additional Information
We offer:
- Excellent working conditions
- Extensive training and friendly team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Make the right call and take your career to a whole new level. Join the company that focuses on its people and invests in their professional development and success.
Other facts
About PSI CRO
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas.
PSI is known in the industry as a CRO focused on ‘on-time project delivery’. This is achieved through investing substantial effort and MD resources into performing quality feasibility assessments that provide an accurate predictor of study timelines.
PSI’s global reach allows us to run clinical trials across multiple continents, in 50+ countries around the world.
PSI’s reputation is that of a 'no-nonsense' CRO focused on timely patient enrollment and project delivery. An exceptionally high repeat and referral business rates alongside low staff turnover are indicative of our commitment to be the best CRO in the world as measured by our clients and our employees.
http://www.psi-cro.com
What you'll do
- The Global Indirect Procurement Manager will implement procurement processes for various departments and oversee supplier sourcing and contract negotiations. This role also involves developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships.
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