We are looking for:A Procurement Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, from identifying sourcing needs to negotiating contracts with suppliers. This role requires strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.At Pharmaron we offer:

Key roles and responsibilities:Administrate purchase request to purchase orders, managing all requests through the respective financial systems, ensuring all Purchase Orders are expedited in a timely manner. Engage closely with internal customers such as engineering, operations, R&D, QA, and finance to ensure alignment on key performance indicators Responsible for the updating of the delivery tracker when Purchase Orders are initiated. Coordinate deliveries, collaborate with the Lab Services and Materials Management Teams, ensuring delivery dates and any associated changes are communicated to the relevant users. Instigate and facilitate the vendor selection and approval process. Liaise with Engineering and Project teams to analyse BoMs and implement these into robust supply chain solutions Aid with new equipment introduction. Identify service, critical spares. Management of critical spares. Define, negotiate, and implement procurement strategies Establish structured and regular reviews with suppliers to present performance results and drive improvement plans Provide general administrative support to the Department, supporting colleagues in periods of absence or high workload. Support the training and development activities of the department staff and other users on better utilisation and compliance with the site control and monitoring systems.REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONSEssential:Minimum - GCSE English & Maths at Grade A*-CDesirable: Further education in Business Administration would be an advantageEXPERIENCEPrevious experience as a purchasing/procurement is essential Experience in financial purchasing systems is essential Ability to read and identify parts from technical drawings Strong negotiation skills  2+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or regulated industry would be desirable Experience within an engineering environment will be an advantageATTRIBUTES (QUALITIES/BEHAVIOUR)Positive “can – do” approach Excellent attention to detail Driven and self- motivated for continued learning Sense of urgencyOur Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC). We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment on site. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.Why Should You Apply?This is an opportunity for you as a procurement professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.