Procurement Specialist
hace 10 días
Macclesfield
Our client is a global organisation operating within scientific services and laboratory solutions, delivering critical support to regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and research. \n \n We’re seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic, high-performing team, driving supplier strategy and commercial performance. \n \n This is a key position within the procurement function, focused on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation across a complex service portfolio. The role has been created to strengthen supplier performance, drive commercial value, and support long-term service delivery. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection aligned to long-term goals\n, • Own end-to-end negotiation of complex service contracts\n, • Design and deliver RFPs, contracting strategies, and long-term agreements\n, • Drive supplier performance through SRM, KPIs, and regular reviews\n, • Resolve supplier issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Use data and market insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities\n, • Collaborate with global teams to align procurement with business objectives\n\n \n To be considered for this position, you will have: \n\n • CIPS qualified with 3+ years’ procurement experience ideally across services, manufacturing, scientific, or aviation sectors\n, • Proven success in negotiations and cost optimisation\n, • Strong background in RFPs and contract management / negotiation\n, • Skilled in supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement\n, • Analytical, data-driven, and commercially focused\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office\n\n This is a highly collaborative role with strong visibility across the business, combining commercial thinking with operational impact. \n \n Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity! \n \n Keywords: Strategic Procurement, Procurement Specialist, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, RFP, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Cost Optimisation, Commercial Strategy, Procurement Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Northwest, Macclesfield, Manchester.