Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Procurement

• Ensure correct application of Company Procurement Procedures and Policies
• Create and monitor purchase orders and process requisitions accurately and promptly
• Support new supplier setup and onboarding, including document requests and purchase order creation
• Maintain the ERP system, currently SAP ByDesign, and supplier databases
• Maintain stock trackers and upload them weekly to the ERP system
• Analyse, coordinate, and record procurement data to ensure timely arrival of production and business materials
• Monitor the Quick Quotes Inbox and distribute forms to requesting departments
• Support and lead end-to-end procurement tenders and RFQs
• Oversee low- and high-value procurement projects, especially projects exceeding £30K, ensuring compliance with company policies and the Procurement Act 2023
• Perform supplier evaluations and risk assessments
• Support vendors, suppliers, and service providers; review terms and secure favourable terms and cost efficiencies
• Support contract renewal negotiations and manage Buy at Risk contracts
• Manage supplier insurance documentation and update contract registers and legal contract systems
• Attend bi-weekly Contract Register Meetings
• Provide accounts payable support and resolve invoice/purchase-order discrepancies
• Coordinate monthly reporting and procurement-data reconciliation with Finance
• Track inventory runout, historical receipts, and data integrity
• Collaborate with Procurement on stock management, standardisation, cost savings, and supplier consolidation
• Analyse procurement data to improve efficiency, reduce stock variability, and leverage bulk purchasing
• Assist Quality Assurance with eQMS tasks and documentation
• Lead quarterly account meetings with Banner and investigate departmental queries or complaints
• Perform other duties commensurate with the role

Interim Procurement Buyer/Officer