An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading organisation within the life sciences sector. This strategic procurement role offers the chance to shape category strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver commercial value across a diverse portfolio of goods, services, and works.Working within a complex and innovative environment, you will play a key role in driving procurement excellence, sustainability, supplier performance, and value-for-money outcomes.
Your new role
In this role you will lead the development and delivery of category strategies that align with organisational objectives and support long-term operational and commercial success. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies across assigned spend areas
- Managing high-value and complex procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide strategic procurement advice
- Conducting market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, innovation, and cost efficiencies
- Managing supplier relationships to maximise value, performance, and sustainability outcomes
- Leading strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiation activities
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practice
- Ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance requirements
- Delivering financial savings, risk reduction, and enhanced supplier performance across the category portfolio
What you'll need to succeed
- Defined procurement experience within a complex procurement or category management environment.
- Life sciences experience is an advantage, with strong consideration also given to candidates working in a Manufacturing/NPI environment or Technology category.
- Strong commercial, sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation skills
- Experience managing high-value procurement projects and stakeholder relationships
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing and fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of value-for-money principles, sustainability, and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 8 weeks holiday, hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.
- Opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions within a leading life sciences environment
- Exposure to complex and high-profile procurement projects
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive procurement team
- Chance to contribute to sustainability, innovation, and long-term organisational success
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