Strategic Procurement Specialist

PerkinElmer, Inc.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer, Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a senior procurement professional to shape supplier strategy for the OneSource account portfolio.

You will optimise commercial outcomes, drive data‑driven decision making, and strengthen supplier performance across global teams. You will own end‑to‑end sourcing and negotiation for complex service contracts, develop contracting strategies, lead SRM programs, and act as a senior escalation point to resolve supplier issues and drive continuous

Responsibilities

• Partner with global procurement, operations, quality, and finance teams to build a resilient supply base.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and qualify suppliers.
• Own end-to-end sourcing and negotiation for complex service contracts.
• Develop supplier contracting strategies, including RFP design, bid evaluation, contract award, and long term agreements.
• Drive SRM by establishing performance expectations, leading business reviews, and fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Act as a senior escalation point for supplier performance issues across the account portfolio.
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews using KPIs, scorecards, and market intelligence.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness, identify risks and opportunities.

Job description

Playing a critical role in shaping our supplier strategy, optimising commercial outcomes, and strengthening the long term performance of our enterprise service portfolio. This role goes beyond transactional buying, it is a key contributor to our global procurement vision, driving value creation, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across our service ecosystem.

• You will partner closely with global procurement, operations, quality, and finance teams to build a resilient, high performing supply base that supports our growth ambitions, enhances customer satisfaction, and ensures competitive advantage through data driven decision making and strategic supplier management., Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers capable of supporting current and future business needs, ensuring alignment with category strategies and long term enterprise goals.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts within the OneSource account portfolio, delivering optimal commercial terms, risk protection, and service performance.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies, including RFP design, bid evaluation, contract award, and long term agreement structuring to support scalability, cost optimisation, and service innovation.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) by establishing performance expectations, leading business reviews, and fostering collaborative partnerships that improve profitability, service quality, and customer outcomes.
• Act as a senior escalation point for supplier performance issues across the OneSource account portfolio, ensuring timely resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews, using KPIs, scorecards, and market intelligence to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable intelligence to field teams and leadership.