Procurement Specialist

Butler Ross; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Watford. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £45,000 and excellent development opportunities, with responsibilities including sourcing, inventory management, and vendor qualification. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience in pharmaceuticals, along with strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Benefits

Work from home 2 days per week

Qualifications

• Experience with international procurement in a pharmaceutical environment is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills with a commercially driven mindset.
• Self-motivated and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders by sourcing products from UK and overseas markets.
• Manage product costs and inventory levels to meet customer demands.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

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We are seeking a talented Procurement Specialist to join a renowned pharmaceutical organisation in Watford on a permanent basis, offering a salary of up to £45,000.

This role supports the company's ambitious growth strategy and commitment to supply chain excellence. As a key member of the procurement team, you will have access to excellent development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in international sourcing and procurement within the pharmaceutical sector and demonstrate a strong desire to advance their career.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include:

• Support internal stakeholders by sourcing products from UK and overseas markets in line with client specifications and tenders
• Creating purchase orders and expediting shipments to adhere to lead times and maintain a steady supply chain.
• Manage product costs and inventory levels to meet customer demands
• Identifying and proposing new product opportunities aligned with corporate strategy
• Participation in the qualification and onboarding of new vendors into the supply chain
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOPs

Person Specification of the Procurement Specialist:

• Experience with international procurement experience, within a pharmaceutical environment is essential
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercially driven mindset
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal

Up to £45,000

x2 days pw WFH

This role is ideal for someone with procurement or purchasing experience as a purchasing specialist, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, buyer, senior buyer, category buyer, category purchaser, commodity buyer or commodity specialist