Department Leader, Procurement

AliveDx Suisse SA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Scotland is seeking a Department Leader for Procurement. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, leading supplier selection, and ensuring continuity of supply. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, CIPS accreditation, and significant procurement experience. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Additional annual leave

Technology benefits

Access to marketplace discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement with a demonstrated track record of leading teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead supplier selection processes and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Track and report on procurement performance and deliver measurable cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier selection

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain or related field

CIPS accreditation

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Mission

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead supplier selection processes based on quality, cost, compliance, reliability, and risk assessments and conduct regular supplier review.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, service excellence, and long-term value.
• Lead or support complex negotiations and ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, quality and operational requirements, including clauses for risk mitigation and compliance
• Track and report on procurement performance, variances, and savings, identifying and delivering measurable cost savings, process efficiencies, and added value, while maintaining service, quality, and compliance standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team focused on delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance) to align procurement strategies with business needs and priorities.

Your Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• CIPS accreditation (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
• Significant experience in procurement with a demonstrated track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Packages
• Expertise in developing sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and financial awareness.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges, implement effective solutions, and minimize disruptions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to partner or supplier sites may be required.

What We Offer

• A highly dynamic and growing environment.
• An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
• A flexible working environment where applicable and a range of core and flexible benefits ranging from private medical cover, life assurance, additional annual leave, cycle to work, technology, experience days and access to marketplace discounts.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your application.

AliveDx is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, region/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competences, performance and business needs.