Procurement Specialist

Escape; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Escape is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join its Dundee team during a period of growth. The role covers direct and indirect materials, supplier management and cost improvement in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will source, negotiate and secure supply with local and global suppliers, manage procurement projects, and work closely with Supply Chain, Finance and Quality to deliver value and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Cost savings

Global suppliers

Education

Degree/CIPS

Job description

Remote working with one day per month on-site

A global pharmaceutical business is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist 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, 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.