Interim Director of Procurement

About the role…

We are now looking for a talented Interim Director of Procurement to join our team in Milton Keynes, UK on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract. The purpose of this interim role is to provide support and leadership of the existing team in creating a robust Procurement function, including the embedding of standard BAU procurement activities and processes suitable for MRN. The role will also involve training and obtaining buy-in from procurement naïve stakeholders within the business so after 9 months/1 year the Procurement function is able to independently drive the cost savings and relationship management that is open to MRN.

The role will work closely with the current two Procurement team members, the CIDO who oversees the Procurement Department as part of the wider Supply Chain group, other departments in the Supply Chain group, Finance, Contracts and Legal in MRN. You will also train and mentor the Procurement Team while supporting the career development of individuals within the Procurement function through tools such as career development plans.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications…

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification is desirable, or equivalent by experience.
• Significant contract management expertise is essential, including best practice knowledge, crossing geographical and cultural boundaries.
• Prior experience of establishing and implementing new procurement processes, policies and systems is essential.
• Prior experience or knowledge of creating a Procurement department or being a key part of, a developing Procurement department.
• Previous experience training and/or mentoring others effectively.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required, ideally from within the healthcare, pharmaceutical or clinical research arena.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and supplier partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience of achieving measurable business improvements, including adding value, reducing costs, driving savings, and improving supplier performance.

 Why Join us?

At MRN we offer a number of benefits designed to promote your work-life balance and make your time at MRN enjoyable and rewarding. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training, mentoring and career development opportunities.

Our core benefits include:

• generous paid leave (including an additional day off for your birthday)
• medical and life insurance cover
• pension/401k scheme
• bonus scheme

We also know how important health and wellbeing are and offer free independent 24/7 help and advice for work and home related challenges: as well as physical wellbeing support and online 24/7 access to healthcare professionals. MRN respect people’s different working preferences and the need for a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working hours and remote working.

So, what’s next… If this sounds like you and you’d like to learn more, we would love to hear from you! Please click ‘apply now’ or get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team.

MRN is proud to be an equal opportunities employer

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. Our aim is to work simultaneously to promote a more inclusive and safer environment for everyone, which attracts all candidates and portrays our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Our aim is to ensure your application, interview process and transition to MRN is simple and personal. If you require any adjustments for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please get in touch.

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