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Overseeing procurement/Purchasing Operational activities Including Supply Chain management Operations.Developing and executing effective purchasing strategies.Managing relationships and negotiations with key suppliers.Identifying opportunities for cost savings in the procurement process.Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.Conducting market research to keep abreast of trends in the Life Science industry.Managing and developing the procurement team.Collaborating with other departments to ensure business objectives are met. The role is a Purchasing Ops Manager. it is quite an operational procurement and systems biased role covering all elements of site procurement for this large manufacturing organisation A successful Purchasing Manager should have:An academic background in Business, Supply Chain Management or related fields.Experience in procurement and supply chain management in the Life Science industry.Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.Knowledge of procurement software and tools.Leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage a team.Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.Skill setPurchasing Operations/P2PContract managementRFP/RFQProcurement AdministrationProcurement Process and Systems Management