Procurement Specialist

Ashdown Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international research consultancy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager/Buyer to join their dynamic team. This fully remote role focuses on managing procurement for high-quality, cost-effective suppliers across multiple research operations. Candidates should have proven experience in a related field, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships. The position offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000, along with a generous benefits package, including bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procuring services within a related field such as market research.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Understanding of contract management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement of goods and services.
• Secure high-quality, cost-effective suppliers for research operations.
• Ensure compliance and strong supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

Procurement systems or ERP tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Manager / Buyer to join a dynamic, award-winning international research consultancy. The role-holder will lead and manage the procurement of goods and services across their multi market research agency. The role will focus on securing high-quality, cost-effective suppliers for research operations, such as fieldwork partners, technology platforms, data providers, recruitment agencies, and specialist consultants, while ensuring compliance, value for money, and strong supplier performance.

Please note this is a permanent, fully remote role. The role is paying £45,000-£50,000 plus good benefits including a generous bonus.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in procuring services within a research agency or a related field (market research, insights, data services, consultancy, media, or professional services).
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Understanding of contract management, SLAs, and procurement processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality with cost.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement streams simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with budgets, financial analysis, and cost tracking.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research services, such as fieldwork, panel sampling, data collection, data processing, and research technology.
• Experience with procurement systems or ERP tools.
• Understanding of GDPR and data-processing requirements.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it.