Remote Pharma Procurement Specialist - Cost Savings

Escape; Old Baldragon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Escape in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage direct materials, indirect spend and services in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will own supplier relationships, drive negotiations, and lead cost improvement initiatives while ensuring supply continuity.

Hybrid role with one day per month on-site in Dundee. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance and Quality to optimise procurement performance and mitigate risks across global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in direct materials and supplier management.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating materials within regulated pharma manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA manufacturing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity across direct materials, indirect spend and services.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality and reliable supply.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, continuous improvement and best practice across procurement processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service and terms.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks and alternative sourcing options.

Skills

Procurement exp

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation skills

Cost savings delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

Escape in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage direct materials, indirect spend and services in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will own supplier relationships, drive negotiations, and lead cost improvement initiatives while ensuring supply continuity.

Hybrid role with one day per month on-site in Dundee. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance and Quality to optimise procurement performance and mitigate risks across global suppliers.