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Webelievein creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation ofprecisionmedicines.\nAn opportunity has arisen in our Cambridge based Operations team for a Procurement Assistant. Our Operations team are responsible for manufacturing, kit assembly, purchasing, distribution, health & safety and facilities management coordination for the Cambridge facility to ensure the business objectives are met efficiently and effectively.\nThe Procurement Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement function, helping to ensure purchase orders, supplier information and purchasing records are managed accurately and on time.\nWhat you’ll be doing for us\nRaise, check, update and progress purchase orders in line with approved requests and procedures\nMaintain accurate supplier, item, pricing, order and delivery information in the ERP/MRP system and associated records\nMonitor open orders, obtain supplier updates and communicate delivery status, shortages or delays to relevant colleagues\nContact suppliers to request quotations, order confirmations, delivery information and routine documentation\nSupport the purchasing of approved goods and services, including consumables, packaging, laboratory materials and operational supplies\nCheck purchase order, delivery note and invoice information, and support resolution of discrepancies with suppliers, Finance and internal requestors\nSupport supplier onboarding and maintenance of approved supplier information and documentation\nAssist with basic price, lead-time and availability comparisons and escalate significant cost, supply or quality concerns\nMaintain organised procurement records and provide information required for audits, reporting and operational planning\nWork with Production, Quality, Finance, Warehouse and other departments to ensure purchasing requirements are understood and progressed\nSupport stock availability and supply continuity activities by highlighting potential shortages or delays promptly\nContribute to procurement process improvements and support implementation of new systems or working practices\nAdhere to procedures documented in the quality management system and report non-compliances using approved procedures.\nWhat we are looking for in you\nEssential\nPrevious experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, administration or a similar operational support role\nGood organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities\nStrong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when entering and checking information\nConfident written and verbal communication skills, including professional communication with suppliers and colleagues\nCompetence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, and confidence learning business systems\nAbility to follow procedures, maintain clear records and escalate issues appropriately.\nDesirable\nPrevious experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, administration or a similar operational support role\nFamiliarity with regulated IVD, ISO 13485 or similar quality management environments\nExperience using ERP or MRP systems to raise and manage purchase orders\nExperience working in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, diagnostics or life sciences environment\nUnderstanding of basic procurement principles, supplier management and stock control\nExperience supporting invoice matching, supplier onboarding or audit documentation.\nThis is a part-time role, working up to 25 hours per week.\nIn return you’ll receive\nCompetitive salary\nPension Scheme (10% non-contributory)\nPrivate Health Insurance\nPrivate Dental Insurance\nGroup Income Protection\nGroup Life Assurance\n25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays\nHigh Street Discount Scheme.\nApplication is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.\nPlease note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment 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