Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Location: London, United Kingdom (Home based - any UK location considered)

Exciting Opportunity for Recent Graduates: Start Your Career in Clinical Research!

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for science, healthcare, or research? Are you looking for a dynamic, hands-on role that makes a real impact on patient care and medical advancements? If so, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career in clinical research!

About the Role:
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our Procurement team as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This is a great starter role/training opportunity for anyone interested in being at the front line of clinical research, to get first-hand look at what it takes to build and understand a clinical trial protocol and to gain an understanding of the clinical trial process from start to finish. This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting where you will play a key role in supporting clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and data integrity.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensures Procurement policies and processes are followed
• Executes the vendor selection processes in support of RFIs for Clinical Operations
• Assists in locating and qualifying strategic partnership vendors from agreed target categories and locations
• Sources products and services as directed by management
• Updates Third Party information within the corporate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application
• Participates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure the continued success of the company
• Other activities as designated

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a business management, scientific or clinical operations field
• 0 - 2 years of related experience (business degree/field)
• Prior experience using computerized information systems preferred
• Office-based experience is encouraged but not required
• Knowledge of web-based communication tools for conferences is helpful
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Excellent team player, collaborative
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrates an ability to work with different cultures
• Has a passion for success, combining excellent people and analytical skills
• Has a general understanding of business operations and management
• High level of expertise in the use of MS-Office software, especially Excel
• Ability to quickly develop proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications

What We Offer:

• A structured training program to build your skills and confidence
• Career development opportunities in the thriving field of clinical research
• First-hand experience in a professional healthcare and research setting
• A supportive team environment where your contribution makes a difference

Competitive salary

Why Clinical Research?
Clinical research is at the forefront of medical innovation. By joining our team, you'll be contributing to life-changing treatments and helping to shape the future of healthcare. Whether you're considering a long-term career in research, medicine, or healthcare, this role provides the perfect foundation to grow and thrive.

Ready to take the first step in your clinical research career? Apply today and be part of a team making a real impact!