Procurement Specialist

Dechra; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Category Procurement Specialist in Manchester on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). The role supports procurement strategies for Pharma APIs, collaborating across functions, regions, and manufacturing sites.

You will drive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and cost improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and risk management within a GMP environment. Hybrid working is available in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Some experience as a Procurement professional / Buyer in a manufacturing industry such as Pharmaceuticals, Food, Drinks, FMCG or similar GMP product.
• Good knowledge of procurement systems and best practices.
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems.
• Good knowledge of suppliers, market and environment.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build external/internal relations; CIPS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of global sourcing strategy for the API sub-category.
• Contributes to category strategy and manages supplier relationships across sites.
• Applies procurement best practices to deliver cost savings and process improvements.
• Leads RFI/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, due diligence and contracting activities.
• Owns supplier relationship management for key contracts and reports global KPI metrics.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

CIPS qualification

Job description

Category Procurement Specialist (Manchester / Hybrid working)

Please note - this is a 12 months fixed term salaried contract (maternity cover).

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

The Buyer / Category Procurement Specialist provides support to the procurement manager and wider category team in delivering against procurement & supply chain strategies for a specific sub-category and business areas. The category area for this role will be Pharma APIs.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strategy for the API's, working across functions, regions, and Manufacturing sites to understand and define business requirements, respond to changes
• Contributes to the overall Strategy Activities, responsible for the global sub-categories
• Applies procurement best practices to identify and deliver a sustained year-on-year pipeline of opportunities within.
• Participates in the sourcing strategy setting up and implements category Strategy to ensure short, mid, and long-term objectives. Ensure compliance and security of supply for the category, proactively identifying and mitigating all forms of risk to quality, service, and cost. Provide oversight for compliance programs necessary when working with suppliers.
• Actively seeks and delivers cost and process improvement projects. Supports the business prioritisation and implementation.
• Manages portfolio of suppliers within a determined sub-category, taking ownership of the complete sourcing process, commercial negotiations and further contracting
• Executes business review meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders, reports global KPI within the category, develops suppliers according to the principles of Supplier Relationship Management
• Responsible for leading Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Supplier Evaluations and Due Diligence, Negotiation, Contracting, and ultimately owning Supplier Relationship Management for key contracts.

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Some experience as a Procurement professional / Buyer in a manufacturing industry such as Pharmaceuticals, Food, Drinks, FMCG or similar GMP product
• Good knowledge of procurement systems and best practices
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems
• Good knowledge of suppliers, market and environment
• A proven track record of building strong external and internal relations based on trust
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards qualification

We also require:

• Good communication skills: written and spoken
• Pro-active and solutions drive with the ability to work to strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Proven effective communicator across all levels with an ability to create a collaborative work environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience of developing procurement strategies

Additional Information:

• Occasional global travel may be required with this role.
• This role is based in Manchester
• The role includes hybrid working

About the Company

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture.