Procurement Specialist

Ck Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Income Protection Insurance

Life Assurance

WeCare Programme

AXA Health & Wellbeing App

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Talentmark, on behalf of a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments, is seeking a Procurement Specialist based at a client site in Macclesfield. This permanent role leads strategic sourcing, manages end-to-end service-contract negotiations, and shapes supplier strategies.

The ideal candidate is CIPS qualified with at least 3 years in procurement, excels at stakeholder management, and can leverage data to drive value.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in progressive procurement roles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness.

Skills

CIPS Qualified

Procurement Experience

Supplier Engagement

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Procurement Specialist on behalf of an industry leading manufacturer of Scientific instrument, to be based on one of their client sites in Macclesfield, on a permanent basis.

The role

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness.

Your background

• CIPS Qualified
• 3+ years of progressive procurement experience
• Deep understanding of supplier engagement best practices
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute