Supplier Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd

Posted 23 days ago, valid for 6 days

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

Diamond Search Recruitment is seeking a Supplier Manager for a global leader in the life science research market, located in Oxford.
The role involves managing supplier relationships to ensure quality materials meet company standards, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Candidates should have a degree, preferably in Life Sciences, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing supplier quality environment.
The position offers a hybrid working model and fantastic benefits, with responsibilities including managing the Approved Supplier List and implementing supplier management programs.
Salary details are not specified in the job description, but the role emphasizes the importance of independent operation and collaboration within a global organization.

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing for the life science research markets. Recruiting for a Supplier Manager based in Oxford. Summary: The Supplier Manager will be responsible for managing relationships with our suppliers to ensure the quality of materials supplied meets the company’s needs, standards, and expectations. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver to agreed timelines, understand the importance of continuous improvement and be passionate about what they do. They will be capable of working independently on projects as well as within a team to deliver required outcomes. They will support the Planning and Procurement team with day-to-day supplier management issues.Hybrid working & Fantastic Benefits! Responsibilities:

Management of the Approved Supplier List: verifying supplier quality standards; track, qualify or disqualify suppliers.
Manage the development and implementation of supplier management programs, including periodic business reviews and/or audits.
Assist with the implementation and management of a Contract Management tool.
Review and management of existing Supplier Agreements, including price updates and validity periods and maintenance of accurate supplier records
Management of new Agreement implementation process
Generation and implementation of cost reduction ideas
Writing and maintaining SOPs relevant to supplier management programs

Requirements:

Degree educated (Life Science desirable) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience within an engineering, quality assurance and/or manufacturing supplier quality environment, preferably within the Life Sciences Industries.
Ability to operate independently and remain aligned to different stakeholders in a global matrixed organisation
Internal or external audit training and/or experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing principles
System Knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Link Squares.

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