OGT

Procurement Assistant

Cambridge, UK Full-time On-site
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Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>believe</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>precision</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> medicines.</strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">An 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.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 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.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #585786;"><strong>What you’ll be doing for us</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Raise, check, update and progress purchase orders in line with approved requests and procedures</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain accurate supplier, item, pricing, order and delivery information in the ERP/MRP system and associated records</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor open orders, obtain supplier updates and communicate delivery status, shortages or delays to relevant colleagues</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contact suppliers to request quotations, order confirmations, delivery information and routine documentation</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support the purchasing of approved goods and services, including consumables, packaging, laboratory materials and operational supplies</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Check purchase order, delivery note and invoice information, and support resolution of discrepancies with suppliers, Finance and internal requestors</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support supplier onboarding and maintenance of approved supplier information and documentation</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist with basic price, lead-time and availability comparisons and escalate significant cost, supply or quality concerns</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain organised procurement records and provide information required for audits, reporting and operational planning</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with Production, Quality, Finance, Warehouse and other departments to ensure purchasing requirements are understood and progressed</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support stock availability and supply continuity activities by highlighting potential shortages or delays promptly</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to procurement process improvements and support implementation of new systems or working practices</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Adhere to procedures documented in the quality management system and report non-compliances using approved procedures.</span></li>

</ul>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What we are looking for in you</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></span></p>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, administration or a similar operational support role</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when entering and checking information</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Confident written and verbal communication skills, including professional communication with suppliers and colleagues</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, and confidence learning business systems</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to follow procedures, maintain clear records and escalate issues appropriately.</span></li>

</ul>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></span></p>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, administration or a similar operational support role</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with regulated IVD, ISO 13485 or similar quality management environments</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience using ERP or MRP systems to raise and manage purchase orders</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, diagnostics or life sciences environment</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of basic procurement principles, supplier management and stock control</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting invoice matching, supplier onboarding or audit documentation.</span></li>

</ul>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">This is a part-time role, working up to 25 hours per week.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #585786;"><strong>In return you’ll receive</strong></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary</span></li>

<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pension Scheme (10% non-contributory)</span></li>

<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Private Health Insurance</span></li>

<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Private Dental Insurance</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Group Income Protection</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Group Life Assurance</span></li>

<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays</span></li>

<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">High Street Discount Scheme.</span></li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.</strong></span></p></div>

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What does the Procurement Assistant role at OGT involve?

The Procurement Assistant position at OGT in Cambridge, UK is a full-time role. <div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: 585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions.

What skills are required for Procurement Assistant at OGT?

Key skills for this role include: Scala, RDS.

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Is the Procurement Assistant position at OGT remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Cambridge, UK.

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About This Role

Procurement Assistant at OGT is a full-time other position in Cambridge, UK. Key skills include Scala, RDS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 3+ years.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for mid level-level professionals. Ghost Score 25/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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