Procurement Specialist

Our client is a global organisation operating within scientific services and laboratory solutions, delivering critical support to regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and research.

We’re seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic, high-performing team, driving supplier strategy and commercial performance.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection aligned to long-term goals
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• Own end-to-end negotiation of complex service contracts
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• Design and deliver RFPs, contracting strategies, and long-term agreements
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• Drive supplier performance through SRM, KPIs, and regular reviews
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• Resolve supplier issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives
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• Use data and market insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities
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• Collaborate with global teams to align procurement with business objectives
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To be considered for this position, you will have:

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• CIPS qualified with 3+ years’ procurement experience ideally across services, manufacturing, scientific, or aviation sectors
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• Proven success in negotiations and cost optimisation
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• Strong background in RFPs and contract management / negotiation
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• Skilled in supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement
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• Analytical, data-driven, and commercially focused
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• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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This is a highly collaborative role with strong visibility across the business, combining commercial thinking with operational impact.

Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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.