Strategic Procurement Specialist | Sourcing & Contracts

Ck Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Income Protection Insurance

Life Assurance

WeCare Programme

AXA Health & Wellbeing App

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Talentmark, on behalf of a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments, is seeking a Procurement Specialist based at a client site in Macclesfield. This permanent role leads strategic sourcing, manages end-to-end service-contract negotiations, and shapes supplier strategies.

The ideal candidate is CIPS qualified with at least 3 years in procurement, excels at stakeholder management, and can leverage data to drive value.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in progressive procurement roles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness.

Skills

CIPS Qualified

Procurement Experience

Supplier Engagement

Job description

Talentmark, on behalf of a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments, is seeking a Procurement Specialist based at a client site in Macclesfield. This permanent role leads strategic sourcing, manages end-to-end service-contract negotiations, and shapes supplier strategies.

The ideal candidate is CIPS qualified with at least 3 years in procurement, excels at stakeholder management, and can leverage data to drive value.