Procurement Specialist in Watford | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Watford is seeking a talented Procurement Specialist. You will support sourcing products, manage inventory levels, and ensure supplier compliance. The ideal candidate will have international procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. This position offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary of up to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in international procurement within a pharmaceutical environment is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercially driven mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders by sourcing products from UK and overseas markets.
• Create purchase orders and expedite shipments.
• Manage product costs and inventory levels.

Skills

International sourcing

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Job description

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

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