Procurement Specialist

Medical Protection Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus (10%) up to 20%

Pension contribution 11%

25 days annual leave + buy/sell

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice scheme

Death in service 6× salary

Wellbeing support package

Inclusive culture and recognition

Job summary

Medical Protection Society in Leeds is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement for strategic and tactical tenders, delivering value for money through sourcing, negotiation and contract management.

You will provide market insight, act as a key contact for stakeholders, ensure policy and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, contract management and strategic sourcing.
• Solid understanding of procurement legislation and contract law.
• Experience working across multiple categories in a complex organization.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement for strategic and tactical tenders.
• Deliver value for money through effective sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Provide market insight and supplier intelligence to support category strategies.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement enquiries and stakeholder support.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier due diligence, performance, and relationship management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement for strategic and tactical tenders
• Deliver value for money through effective sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
• Provide market insight and supplier intelligence to support category strategies
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement enquiries and stakeholder support
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Support supplier due diligence, performance, and relationship management
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and systems

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, contract management, and strategic sourcing
• Solid understanding of procurement legislation and contract law
• Experience working across multiple categories in a complex organization
• Excellent commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels

Benefits

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%, up to 20% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (including optional matched contributions)
• 25 days annual leave, flexible public holidays, and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private medical cover
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• 6× salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing, and rewards hard work
• Personal GP service enabling video consultation with an NHS‑registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme

EEO Statement

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.