Head of Procurement

Do you want to build Gubra's new Procurement function and shape how we work with suppliers and purchasing across the organisation? The opportunity As Gubra has grown, so has the breadth and complexity of our purchasing needs and supplier landscape.

Building on the expertise and supplier relationships already present across the organisation, we are establishing a dedicated Procurement function to improve visibility and efficiency, strengthen our agreements and take a more systematic approach to sustainability across purchasing decisions and supplier relationships. The Procurement function will span the Gubra Group which has more than 300 employees.

This includes Biotech, covering Drug Discovery and Drug Development, as well as Ventures, our CRO business, support functions and Gubra Green. Gubra works with a broad supplier base across laboratory consumables, animal facilities, external CROs, CDMOs and other specialist services, IT and digital services, professional services and other company-wide needs.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will build and lead Gubra’s new enterprise-wide Procurement function. As Head of Procurement, you will be accountable for establishing the function’s operating model, priorities, processes, and performance. The role combines functional leadership with hands-on sourcing and commercial negotiations1 …