Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to join their Aberdeen team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage procurement and supply chain initiatives.

In this role, you'll play a crucial role in aligning procurement with budgets, improving cost-effectiveness, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As the primary liaison for vendor engagements and contracts, your contribution will be essential in driving operational excellence.

Accountabilities:
Oversee the management of SOP522, Vendor Selection & Contracting process
Manage, train, and support any staff assigned this activity
Lead all procurement activities pertaining to both trial and business requirements
Develop the Procurement Function in support of the strategic business plan
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Manage strategic relationship with key vendors
Hold regular performance / contract reviews with key vendors
Collaborate with vendor managers to obtain full clarity of scope requirements/expectations from vendors
Support vendor managers in tracking performance and ensure service is within scope
Manage and report on all Procurement activities from budget definition to trial closure
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Oversee the management of contracts
Act as a point of escalation for all vendor activities
Analyse and recommend cost and time efficiencies
Oversee the management of the business section of the TMF & SOF
Any other tasks requested by the Legal Function and Senior Leadership Team in Aberdeen
Adhere to the specifications outlined in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Sponsor Oversight File (SOF) of the organization.
Perform all job-related tasks in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS) of the company and relevant regulatory and guideline standards.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, e.g. supply chain management,
logistics or business administration

Experience:
Proven working experience in the Procurement field
Proven experience in contract negotiation

Skills/Knowledge:
Strong negotiation and networking
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise
multiple tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Visio)
Commercially astute with good analytical skills and detail oriented
Strong communication skills
Ability to review and suggest improvement to current processes