Director of Procurement (hybrid)

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the extended life sciences industry. We partner with IVD assay developers, pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Our operating entities include Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials), the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens and LGC Proficiency Testing a global leader in PT schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan US.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for leading and managing the Procurement function across the Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. The position will be responsible for strategic procurement activities across the Business Unit (BU) and for supporting tactical site procurement teams to ensure that the divisions business objectives are met. The position will work closely with all levels of the organization both within the BU, as well as coordinating with Group Functions, including Group Procurement and Finance.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to capably perform each of the following functions:  

• Setting strategy and objectives for the procurement function.  
• Setting strategy and objectives for the procurement function.  
• Driving procurement excellence programs, including:  
• Standardizing and streamlining processes  
• Identifying and accomplishing savings opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, and service levels within the Supply Chain  
• Establishing, monitoring, and improving procurement Key Performance Indicators to supervise the health of the business  
• Ownership of supplier negotiation, supplier agreements & contract management, including supplier risk management (in collaboration with SQM for Quality aspects of supplier risk management)  
• Supporting tactical site procurement teams, and ensuring adherence to group and BU procurement policy and procedure.  
• Establishing and leading category management across the BU, and responsibility and/or support for assigned group level category management  
• Perform other duties as the need arises, or assigned by management, to meet business needs  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field.  
• Minimum of 7 years in a procurement management role  
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software procurement modules  
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills  
• Experience working in a matrixed interpersonal structure  
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)  

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent  
• APICS or similar certification  
• Experience with IFS or SAP ERP systems  
• Life Science, Medical Device, or Biotech experience  
• Experience in a regulated environment (eg ISO13485) with knowledge of related GMP/QA/RA requirements  
• Professional licenses/certifications  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)  

Proficiencies & Behaviours:  

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect  
• Self-motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement.  
• Passion for continuous improvement, process and metric driven.  
• Proven track record to deliver results.  
• Work well in a team environment, and connect with all levels of the organization.  
• Ability to influence others across a matrixed organization, as well as externally (eg suppliers)  

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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