Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

CIPS; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Procurement Specialist within our QEHS & Sustainability unit to drive value through sourcing, market engagement and supplier negotiations. This role reports to the procurement function and requires a data-driven, proactive commercial professional with strong negotiating skills.

Lead local sourcing activities, analyze spend data and build relationships with key suppliers while delivering cost, quality and risk improvements across defined spend areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial execution roles.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Data-driven decision making and understanding of cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead local sourcing activities, conduct market analysis and onboard qualified suppliers to maintain a competitive supplier base.
• Own commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms and contractual conditions to deliver measurable cost reductions.
• Analyse spend data independently to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardisation and cost optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor performance targets and mitigate sourcing risks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies and commercial guidance.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and managing supplier markets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Analytical skills

Cost optimization

Market analysis

Supplier relations

Job description

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Procurement Specialist within our QEHS & Sustainability unit to drive value through sourcing, market engagement and supplier negotiations. This role reports to the procurement function and requires a data-driven, proactive commercial professional with strong negotiating skills.

Lead local sourcing activities, analyze spend data and build relationships with key suppliers while delivering cost, quality and risk improvements across defined spend areas.