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Procurement Specialist

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

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

  * Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection aligned to long-term goals

  * Own end-to-end negotiation of complex service contracts

  * Design and deliver RFPs, contracting strategies, and long-term agreements

  * Drive supplier performance through SRM, KPIs, and regular reviews

  * Resolve supplier issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives

  * Use data and market insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities

  * Collaborate with global teams to align procurement with business objectives

To be considered for this position, you will have:

  * CIPS qualified with 3+ years’ procurement experience ideally across services, manufacturing, scientific, or aviation sectors

  * Proven success in negotiations and cost optimisation

  * Strong background in RFPs and contract management / negotiation

  * Skilled in supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement

  * Analytical, data-driven, and commercially focused

  * Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders

  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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, South East, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Ely, London, Essex, New Market, UK, VRS9419MP

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