Senior Procurement Specialist

Afton Chemical Corporation; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Chemical Corporation in Bracknell, UK, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive supplier partnerships, optimise terms, and ensure continuity of critical materials across the EMEAI region. The role is office-based with travel, reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager.

You will manage a spend portfolio exceeding $75 million annually, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• Proven procurement experience with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to analyse cost drivers and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships to optimise terms, pricing, contracts, and supply continuity.
• Monitoring market trends, cost drivers and risks to provide market intelligence for decisions.
• Leading sourcing and supplier qualification activities, including site visits and assessments.
• Creating long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Supporting forecasting and planning through data-driven analysis and supplier collaboration.
• Driving continuous improvement with global procurement teams to optimise networks.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, and Business Teams to resolve sourcing challenges.
• Leading procurement best practices across supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contracts, and governance.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Market intelligence

ESG awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP Ariba

Job description

Location: Bracknell RG12 2UW (role is office based with travel)

Reporting to: Regional Procurement Manager

Shape Global Supply Chains. Drive Strategic Impact.

Senior Procurement Specialist

Region: EMEAI

Location: Bracknell RG12 2UW (role is office based with travel)

Reporting to: Regional Procurement Manager

Shape Global Supply Chains. Drive Strategic Impact.

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships, driving value, and influencing business strategy? We're looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring the reliable, cost-effective supply of critical raw materials, products, and services across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a significant spend portfolio exceeding $75 million annually, working closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to support operational excellence, business growth, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships to optimise commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and supply continuity.
• Monitoring market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to provide valuable market intelligence and support business decision-making.
• Leading sourcing and supplier qualification activities, including site visits and assessments covering operational, quality, ESG, and EHS standards.
• Creating and communicating long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Supporting forecasting and annual planning processes through data-driven analysis and supplier collaboration.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with global procurement teams to identify synergies and optimise supply networks.
• Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Technology, and Business Teams to ensure supply continuity and resolve quality or sourcing challenges.
• Leading procurement best practices across supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contract management, and governance processes.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Procurement, commercial, sales, or related experience with a strong track record of negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on results.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global supply chain while working with experienced professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You'll have the autonomy to shape sourcing strategies, influence supplier partnerships, and contribute directly to business success.

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? We'd love to hear from you.