Strategic Procurement Negotiator

The Caraires Consultancy; Binley Woods CP; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caraires Consultancy is seeking a Procurement Negotiator for a permanent role in Binley Woods, with hybrid working. The position focuses on leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for MRO goods, diesel and packaging across local and regional operations.

You will work with Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, ESG and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end sourcing activities, supplier performance, budgeting, and regional procurement initiatives,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or related commercial/technical roles.
• Fluent English required; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier selection, tendering and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, service and risk across local and regional operations.
• Manage supplier performance, contract implementations and ongoing governance, aligning with budgets and plans.
• Support annual budgeting, procurement planning and deployment of regional/global initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, ESG and other stakeholders to balance business needs and value creation.
• Identify value-creation opportunities and build strong supplier partnerships across multiple countries and functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Business / Economics / Engineering / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Job description

The Caraires Consultancy is seeking a Procurement Negotiator for a permanent role in Binley Woods, with hybrid working. The position focuses on leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for MRO goods, diesel and packaging across local and regional operations.

You will work with Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, ESG and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end sourcing activities, supplier performance, budgeting, and regional procurement initiatives,