Hybrid Pharma API Procurement Specialist (12-Month FTC)

Dechra; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Category Procurement Specialist in Manchester on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). The role supports procurement strategies for Pharma APIs, collaborating across functions, regions, and manufacturing sites.

You will drive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and cost improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and risk management within a GMP environment. Hybrid working is available in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Some experience as a Procurement professional / Buyer in a manufacturing industry such as Pharmaceuticals, Food, Drinks, FMCG or similar GMP product.
• Good knowledge of procurement systems and best practices.
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems.
• Good knowledge of suppliers, market and environment.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build external/internal relations; CIPS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of global sourcing strategy for the API sub-category.
• Contributes to category strategy and manages supplier relationships across sites.
• Applies procurement best practices to deliver cost savings and process improvements.
• Leads RFI/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, due diligence and contracting activities.
• Owns supplier relationship management for key contracts and reports global KPI metrics.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

CIPS qualification

Job description

Dechra is seeking a Category Procurement Specialist in Manchester on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). The role supports procurement strategies for Pharma APIs, collaborating across functions, regions, and manufacturing sites.

You will drive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and cost improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and risk management within a GMP environment. Hybrid working is available in Manchester.