Procurement Negotiator

The Caraires Consultancy; Binley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caraires Consultancy is seeking a Procurement Negotiator for a permanent role based in Binley with hybrid working from 9am to 5pm. The role focuses on leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for MRO goods, diesel, and packaging across local and regional operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, ESG, and other stakeholders, supporting budgeting and procurement initiatives while driving value, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, operations, or a related role.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for MRO goods and services, diesel, and packaging.
• Execute end-to-end sourcing activities: market analysis, supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, implementation, and supplier performance management.
• Support annual budgeting, procurement planning, and deployment of regional/global procurement initiatives.
• Balance business requirements with total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, and governance standards; identify value-creation opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Economics/ Engineering/ Supply Chain/ Procurement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Permanent role - 9am - 5pm - Binley based office/hybrid 47,100 - 57,100

The Procurement Negotiator is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for MRO goods and services, diesel, and packaging categories across local and regional operations. The role develops and executes procurement strategies that deliver sustainable value through cost optimization, supply security, service excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, ESG, and other business stakeholders, the Procurement Negotiator manages end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, implementation, and supplier performance management. The role also supports annual budgeting, procurement planning, and the deployment of regional and global procurement initiatives.

The position requires strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills to balance business requirements with total cost of ownership, operational continuity, sustainability objectives, and procurement governance standards. The successful candidate will proactively identify value-creation opportunities, build effective supplier partnerships, and contribute to the achievement of procurement and business objectives across multiple countries and functions.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, operations, or a related commercial or technical role.
• Proven negotiation and contract management experience with a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business value.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with SAP and procurement systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent English required; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

This position offers the opportunity to influence procurement decisions at both local and regional levels, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and contribute directly to operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation across the organization.