Procurement Specialist: Sourcing, Contracts & Suppliers

JOHN LEWIS; Darwen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership's Herbert Parkinson is seeking a Procurement Assistant to source materials, GNFR and services, negotiate contracts and build resilient supply chains from our Darwen office. You will run end-to-end tenders, evaluate suppliers, onboard partners and ensure compliance with governance standards while leveraging group purchasing power such as Coupa.

The role is permanent with a salary of £41,700–£45,000 dependent on experience and offers opportunities to grow within a historic

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement roles and supplier management.
• Ability to run tenders and select suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end tenders for raw materials and GNFR.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and onboard key partners.
• Collaborate with Planning & Logistics to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives to protect margins.
• Onboard suppliers with clear terms and SLAs.
• Maintain relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and group purchasing power.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tendering

Vendor selection

Negotiation

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Coupa

Job description

John Lewis Partnership's Herbert Parkinson is seeking a Procurement Assistant to source materials, GNFR and services, negotiate contracts and build resilient supply chains from our Darwen office. You will run end-to-end tenders, evaluate suppliers, onboard partners and ensure compliance with governance standards while leveraging group purchasing power such as Coupa.

The role is permanent with a salary of £41,700–£45,000 dependent on experience and offers opportunities to grow within a historic