ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:
LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months
Job Profile
To provide and be responsible for sourcing chemicals, selected consumables and negotiating pricing from suppliers in the most economical way, whilst meeting our technical requirements. To ensure chemicals are available for re-sale and for manufacturing items in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Source & Negotiate for Chemicals & Selected Consumables
- Source and negotiate chemicals for re-sale, inventory, starting material / raw material, and for ongoing projects in the most cost-effective way based on price, quality, and lead-time
- Source and negotiate selected consumables
- Research and identify potential vendors for chemicals required
- Work with Procurement Administrator to ensure accuracy and timely creation of PO’s
Monitor Supplier Performance
- Work with suppliers to improve the safety of chemical delivered to our facility
- Manage evaluation and selection of the suppliers
- Communicate with the suppliers regarding reasons for rejection, and re-purchase or re-source products when necessary
- Reinforce RC commitment for safe chemical transport via IATA (International Air Transport Association), including but not limited to, correct name of chemical, declarations, packing, etc.
Monitor Inventory Levels of Re-Sale Items
- Analyze inventory level status reports (including purchase for re-sale) to ensure inventory is not depleted and replenished in a timely manner
- Assess history and trends in decision-making process for above, reviewing inventory levels of backordered and lower stock items
Support and drive Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Identify improvement opportunities and participate in establishing the department’s performance metrics and CI programs
- Prepare and update assigned department SOPs, Work Instructions, and Task Instructions
Work Safely
- Abide by health and safety guidelines prescribed by governing bodies and the TRC Environmental Health and Safety Committee.
Perform Other Duties
- Working with finance on resolving invoice discrepancies
- Working with Project Management in RFQs for construction and equipment related projects
- Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, with knowledge of chemical structures and terminology preferred
Competencies Required
- 3-5 years of experience in chemical procurement preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and time management skills
- Task oriented self-starter that takes initiative to get things done
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Planning and organizing
- Detail orientated
- Reliable and trustworthy with a good work ethic
- Works well within stipulated timelines and able to meet deadlines
- Previous experience with FileMaker, ERP is an asset
Pay range for this role is:
Minimum: CAD $50,000 / yearly
Maximum: CAD $60,000 / yearly
The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.
What we offer (Canada based-employees)
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- RRSP with matching employer contribution
- Group retirement plan
- PTO and Personal Care Days
- Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the TRC and LGC networks
- Subsidized corporate gym membership with GoodLife Fitness and store and restaurant discounts
- Cheer Program where employees are recognized for outstanding work
- Companywide social events
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically important components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
Our values
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
Equal opportunities
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
- Knowledge of chemical structures and terminology
- 3-5 years of experience in chemical procurement
- Experience sourcing and negotiating chemicals and consumables
- Knowledge of IATA regulations and safe chemical transport practices
- Experience analyzing inventory levels and replenishment decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Negotiation skills
- Planning, organizing, detail orientation, and problem-solving skills
- Task-oriented self-starter who takes initiative
- Experience with FileMaker
- Experience with ERP systems
- Ability to prepare and update SOPs, work instructions, and participate in CI
- Ability to work with finance on resolving invoice discrepancies
LGC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LGC and has not been reviewed or approved by LGC.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options are consistently part of the package, and private medical is cited where applicable in the UK. Coverage is often characterized as solid alongside other core benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contribution in the U.S. and pension schemes in the UK, complemented by life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of a standard-to-competitive core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family leave are broadly available, with some sites offering a year‑end shutdown. Flexibility and local leave programs contribute to a generally well-rounded time‑off offering.
LGC Insights
What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
