Global Procurement Specialist

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology organization, based in Essex, is seeking a Global Procurement Specialist to enhance their procurement function. You will lead meaningful negotiations, consolidate purchasing, and build partnerships focused on sustainability. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of procurement experience along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

International exposure

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in procurement (direct and/or indirect categories).
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate purchasing activity across the group.
• Lead tenders and negotiations for commercial impact.
• Shape category strategies balancing cost, quality, and innovation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Spanish language

French language

Job description

Overview

Global Procurement Specialist - Sustainable Biotechnology Organisation

Location: Essex (One day a week on site Min.)

Salary: 40k - 50k + Package

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

Are you ready to take your next big step in procurement, helping a global business transform how it buys, operates, and grows sustainably?

The Opportunity

We're working with a world-leading biotechnology group that produces beneficial insects to help farmers protect crops naturally, replacing traditional pesticides with smarter, eco-friendly solutions. With sites across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, the company has recently entered a new phase following private-equity investment: sharper focus, faster decisions, and huge opportunity for impact.

Now, they're looking for a Global Procurement Specialist to join their UK team and play a key role in building a smarter, more connected procurement function across the group.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate purchasing activity across the group to unlock value and scale.
• Lead tenders and negotiations that deliver real commercial impact.
• Shape category strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with suppliers who share our sustainability vision.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to solve complex procurement challenges.
• Analyse spends and performance data to uncover insights and drive savings projects.
• Support the rollout of new procurement processes, policies, and best practice.
• Bring fresh ideas and energy to a small, agile, and ambitious procurement team.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role - perfect for someone with a few years of procurement experience who's ready to step up, take ownership, and make a difference.

About You

• 2-5 years' experience in procurement (direct and/or indirect categories).
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence, challenge, and collaborate.
• Well-organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving, international environment.
• Spanish language skills preferred (French also an advantage).

Why Join

• Be part of a pioneering, science-led organisation making a real difference to global agriculture.
• Join during an exciting growth phase with new investment and strategic focus.
• Friendly, open-minded culture - passionate people who genuinely love what they do.
• Hybrid flexibility (around 2 office days every other week, Essex-based).
• Competitive salary: £35,000-£50,000 (DOE) plus benefits.
• International exposure and clear progression opportunities.