Procurement Specialist: Materials & Services

John Lewis plc; Darwen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support end-to-end tenders, supplier onboarding and contract terms. You will work with internal stakeholders to source materials and services, negotiate terms, and strengthen supply chain resilience across UK and international suppliers.

The role emphasizes cost saving, value creation and adherence to procurement standards while delivering high-quality inputs for the business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement role.
• Confident in executing tender requests and vendor selection.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end tenders for raw materials and GNFR, evaluating supplier partnerships to maximise margins.
• Assist in sourcing third-party services and onboard key service partners.
• Collaborate with Planning & Logistics to mitigate supply chain risk and ensure business continuity.
• Surface cost-saving initiatives to reduce expenditure and expand profit margins.
• Onboard suppliers with terms, payment windows and SLAs to ensure sustainable relationships.
• Build strong relationships with UK and international suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tendering

Negotiation

Education

CIPS or relevant qualification

Tools

Coupa

Job description

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support end-to-end tenders, supplier onboarding and contract terms. You will work with internal stakeholders to source materials and services, negotiate terms, and strengthen supply chain resilience across UK and international suppliers.

The role emphasizes cost saving, value creation and adherence to procurement standards while delivering high-quality inputs for the business.