Procurement Manager

Uniphar Background

Uniphar group is a rapidly expanding global healthcare services business with a proud heritage in Ireland. Since IPO in 2019, the group has grown both organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continues to strengthen Uniphar's international reach. With a workforce of over 3000+ spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Nordics and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and MedTech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines around the world.

Role Responsibilities

• Sourcing strategies:
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement sourcing strategies in regions including India, China and Africa.
  • Devise a new strategy for our existing range of SRA / UKMHRA approved range of suppliers.
  • Together with Sales and Operations, determine which products will be sourced for stock keeping at one or more of Uniphar's warehouses.
• Category strategies:
  • Analyze market trends and create comprehensive category strategies for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, medical equipment, kits and other goods related to humanitarian relief.
  • Implement innovative approaches to optimize procurement processes within different categories.
• Cost Management and Negotiation:
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
  • Conduct price negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and work with the sales department to select the most cost-effective vendors in quotations.
  • Together with a team of procurement executives, keep prices updated in our ERP, and/or conduct spot price negotiations for tenders and RFQs where required.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality and ethical standards.
• Contract Management:
  • Oversee contract negotiations and management, ensuring adherence to terms and appropriate renewals or revisions.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure adherence to regulations and industry standards.
  • Mitigate procurement-related risks and develop contingency plans.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously assess and enhance procurement processes for increased efficiency.
  • Implement best practices and innovative approaches to streamline workflows.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain KPIs to measure procurement performance.
  • Generate reports providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small but high-performing procurement team, which is geographical dispersed (UK/EU and India).
  • Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team capabilities.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Procurement Expertise: Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly within the medical supplies sector.
• Global Sourcing Knowledge: Understanding of sourcing dynamics for generic pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in regions like India and China.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Collaboration: Excellent collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to address complex procurement challenges and find effective solutions.

Key Interactions

• Internal Collaborations: Interact closely with supply chain teams, finance, operations, and project managers to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
• External Stakeholders: Engage with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to establish and maintain strong relationships.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate diverse sourcing landscapes and changing market conditions.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining ethical procurement practices.
• Resilience: Capacity to handle pressure and manage procurement challenges effectively.
• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive procurement initiatives.

Location

• The role is based in the EU or UK.
• The role be done remotely and/or at one of our offices in London (UK), Dublin (IR) or Lelystad (NL).
• Travel to suppliers, relevant conferences and exhibitions is required, frequency to be discussed.