Procurement Manager

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 portfolioWhat 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 experienceWhat 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

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