Procurement Lead - Remote Working

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

Remote working with one day per month on-site

A global pharmaceutical business is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to join its operation during a period of growth and transition.

This is a varied procurement role offering the opportunity to take ownership of supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and cost improvement initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with internal teams to ensure the availability of materials and services, support production requirements and identify opportunities to improve procurement performance, reduce costs and strengthen the supply chain.

The Role

• 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 effective 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.

About You

Pharmaceutical, life sciences or regulated environments industry experience is essential for this role, along with a sound understanding of procurement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proven procurement experience covering direct materials and supplier management.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating materials, ingredients, chemicals or packaging 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.
• The ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across functions.
• A proactive, analytical approach with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.

A degree or CIPS qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

Hybrid working

Hybrid working, with remote working and just one day per month on-site in Dundee.

• Annual bonus.
• Private health insurance.
• Income protection.
• The opportunity to join a global pharmaceutical business and make a tangible contribution to procurement performance.

Please note

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Due to the site's location, a full UK driving licence is required for commuting to Dundee.

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