Procurement Specialist - Essex - Transformation

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology organization in the UK is seeking a Global Procurement Specialist. This hands-on role focuses on sourcing and supplier activity to drive efficiency and sustainability across international business units. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent negotiation abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid flexibility

International exposure

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in procurement (direct and/or indirect categories).
• Confident communicator who can influence, challenge, and collaborate.
• Comfortable working independently in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate purchasing activity to unlock value.
• Lead tenders and negotiations for commercial impact.
• Shape category strategies balancing cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build partnerships with sustainability-focused suppliers.
• Analyze spends and performance data to drive savings.
• Support rollout of procurement processes and best practices.
• Bring fresh ideas to an agile procurement team.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Confidence in communication

Proactive and well-organised

Resilience in a fast-moving environment

Spanish language skills

French language skills

Job description

Global Procurement Specialist - Sustainable Biotechnology Organisation

Location: Essex (One day a week on site Min.)

Salary: 40k - 50k + Package

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

Are you ready to take your next big step in procurement, helping a global business transform how it buys, operates, and grows sustainably?

We're working with a world-leading biotechnology group that produces beneficial insects to help farmers protect crops naturally, replacing traditional pesticides with smarter, eco-friendly solutions. With sites across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, the company has recently entered a new phase following private-equity investment: sharper focus, faster decisions, and huge opportunity for impact.

Now, they're looking for a Global Procurement Specialist to join their UK team and play a key role in building a smarter, more connected procurement function across the group.

The Opportunity:

You'll work closely with the Group Procurement Manager, taking ownership of sourcing and supplier activity that directly drives efficiency, quality, and sustainability across multiple international business units.

In this role, you will:

• Consolidate purchasing activity across the group to unlock value and scale.
• Lead tenders and negotiations that deliver real commercial impact.
• Shape category strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with suppliers who share our sustainability vision.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to solve complex procurement challenges.
• Analyse spends and performance data to uncover insights and drive savings projects.
• Support the rollout of new procurement processes, policies, and best practice.
• Bring fresh ideas and energy to a small, agile, and ambitious procurement team.

This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role - perfect for someone with a few years of procurement experience who's ready to step up, take ownership, and make a difference.

About You:

• 2-5 years' experience in procurement (direct and/or indirect categories).
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence, challenge, and collaborate.
• Well‑organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑moving, international environment.
• Spanish language skills preferred (French also an advantage).

Why Join:

• Be part of a pioneering, science‑led organisation making a real difference to global agriculture.
• Join during an exciting growth phase with new investment and strategic focus.
• Friendly, open‑minded culture - passionate people who genuinely love what they do.
• Hybrid flexibility (around 2 office days every other week, Essex-based).
• Competitive salary: £35,000-£50,000 (DOE) plus benefits.
• International exposure and clear progression opportunities.