Procurement Contractor

R&D Partners; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Basingstoke is seeking a Procurement Contractor to support sourcing activities across sales and marketing functions in Northern Europe, including the UK and Ireland. You will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivering innovative value to maximise spend efficiency.

Join a high‑performing pharma company and collaborate with diverse teams. You must have right to work in the UK and a professional procurement background (CIPS preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier-category management.
• Strong negotiation and contracting with external suppliers.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information and inform decisions.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Proactive and self-motivated with opportunity identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and tendering processes, from strategy development to supplier selection.
• Negotiate and create contracts within assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and address performance or contractual issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop approved supplier strategies and preferred supplier lists.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to third‑party suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and financial authorization guidelines.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contracting

Procurement processes

Project management

Analytical skills

English communication

MS Office

AI tools

CIPS qualification

Pharma/regulated industry

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Join a high‑performing pharma company where your expertise keeps site procurement running with precision, efficiency, and flawless coordination.

R&D Partners is seeking a Procurement Contractor to support sourcing activities across sales and marketing functions in Northern Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the UK, and Ireland. You will work as part of a collaborative team based in Basingstoke, contributing to both regional and global projects. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivering innovative solutions to maximize value from supply chain spending.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and tendering processes, from strategy development to supplier selection.
• Negotiate and create contracts within assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and address performance or contractual issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop approved supplier strategies and preferred supplier lists.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to third‑party suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and financial authorization guidelines.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Experience in strategic sourcing and managing supplier categories.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills, with direct experience working with external suppliers.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proactive and self‑motivated approach to identifying opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools.
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) or equivalent.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent professional background.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.

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