Procurement Associate

Talentmark; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting a Procurement Associate to join a leading pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 8 months. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the Basingstoke office.

You will plan tender processes, negotiate terms, and develop supplier contracts while guiding internal teams and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

The ideal candidate has category management experience, strong supplier relationships, and excellent English. CIPS qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management and running competitive sourcing processes.
• Experience working with external suppliers and contracting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Able to manage multiple projects with minimal guidance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools.
• Desirable: CIPS qualification or equivalent degree/experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run tendering processes from strategy to supplier selection.
• Negotiate strong commercial terms and develop contracts within categories.
• Collaborate with business owners to optimise supplier value and act as escalation point.
• Provide commercial guidance to internal teams and shape supplier lists and category strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks with third-party suppliers and ensure buying policies are followed.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing processes

Supplier relationships

English communication

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

CIPS qualification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Procurement Associate to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 8 months initially. This role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the Basingstoke office.

Company:

Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.

Salary:

21.16 to 27.16 per hour, PAYE

Rates are dependent upon experience.

Procurement Associate Role:

• Plan and run tendering processes, from building the strategy through to choosing the right supplier, delivering on time and at best value.
• Agree strong commercial terms and develop contracts within your categories.
• Work with business owners to get the most from suppliers, and act as the escalation point for contract or performance issues.
• Give commercial guidance to internal teams and help shape preferred supplier lists and category strategies.
• Identify and reduce risks linked to third-party suppliers, and make sure procurement processes and financial authorisation policies are followed.

Your Background

• Proven background in category management and running competitive sourcing processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with external suppliers and agreeing contracts.
• Able to review different sources of information, make clear recommendations, and build relationships at all levels, with excellent written and spoken English.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and internal customer groups at once, with minimal guidance.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and AI tools.
• Desirable: CIPS qualification (or equivalent), experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare or other regulated environment, and a degree or equivalent professional experience.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.