Procurement Lead (Pharma) — Remote, Global Sourcing, Bonus

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join a global pharmaceutical business undergoing growth and transition. The role oversees direct and indirect procurement, supplier relationships, and cost-improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.

You will work with internal teams to secure materials, support production, and drive supplier performance while mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct materials, indirect spend and services procurement.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating materials within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA manufacturing regulations.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and value improvements.
• Experience managing global suppliers and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across functions.
• Proactive, analytical approach with the confidence to take ownership and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity across direct materials, indirect spend and services.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality and reliable supply.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, continuous improvement and best practice across procurement processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service and commercial terms.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, including alternative sourcing options to protect continuity of supply.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and other internal stakeholders to meet business requirements.
• Support sourcing projects, tenders and wider procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Cost savings delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join a global pharmaceutical business undergoing growth and transition. The role oversees direct and indirect procurement, supplier relationships, and cost-improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.

You will work with internal teams to secure materials, support production, and drive supplier performance while mitigating risks.