BioIVT is a leading global provider of research models and value-added research services for drug discovery and development. We specialize in control and disease-state biospecimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood and other biofluids. Our unmatched portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research, aiming to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, including hepatocytes and subcellular fractions, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. By combining our technical expertise, exceptional customer service and unparalleled access to biological specimens, BioIVT serves the research community as a trusted partner in elevating science.

Summary

The Sourcing Specialist actively procures biospecimens to customer specifications and facilitates the wider organization in providing the highest level of service.

Responsibilities include communication with other BioIVT units on the sourcing of non-standard enquiries alongside procurement from external sources and resolving any queries or need for clarification on more complex projects by discussion with the customer in collaboration with the Customer Experience and Sales teams.

Additionally, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring stock levels of inventory products in our European locations as part of cross-functional initiatives together with offering strategic solutions for improvements within the role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop an extensive understanding of the company’s substantial products and services portfolio;
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships;
• Collaborate with various departments and sites to ensure the full order to delivery life cycle is proactively and accurately managed;
• Responsible for the procurement of products from external suppliers to get estimates and supply of materials to fulfill orders;
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to answer technical, pricing and availability queries;
• Negotiate the best value for BioIVT with both customers and suppliers;
• Utilise X3 capabilities to implement MOQs & re-order thresholds for stocked items;
• Work with laboratory personnel to organise reworks of material when required;
• Responsible for ensuring all Supplier information is up to date and work with Quality Assurance to ensure all suppliers are approved;
• Plan and prioritize work tasks to ensure efficient turnaround times including reviewing existing protocols and procedures and improve where necessary;
• Assist the Team Leader in monitoring team and vendor performance with metrics and KPIs;
• Ensure that customer and product information is entered accurately into the company’s IT databases and CRM’s;
• Actively assist the Quality Assurance Team to report, record, investigate and take corrective action to ensure that the Company’s policies and procedures are implemented and evolved with changing needs;
• Assist in the management and planning of large long-term projects;
• Ad-hoc tasks and other reasonable duties as required.
  
  

• Qualification and/or demonstrable experience in sourcing or purchasing activities, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or medical industries;
• Bachelor’s degree in life science, biomedical science or procurement/supply chain preferred.
  
  

• None required.
  
  

• Proven track record of problem-solving and time management abilities;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team;
• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and effectively by phone or email;
• Ability to learn products and systems, and to adapt to changing business needs;
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs including MS Office.