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Procurement Specialist

Danish Crown -
Rochdale

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Job details

7 days ago

Qualifications

Danish
Sourcing
Procurement
English
Analysis skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Procurement Specialist - Applications will be considered across our UK Sites | Rochdale | Bugle | Manchester | Halifax

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing activities and leading commercial negotiations to secure optimal value for the organisation. The role focuses on managing local supplier relationships, driving competitive sourcing processes, and delivering cost, quality, and risk improvements within defined categories or spend areas.

The Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in driving commercial value through effective sourcing and negotiation. By focusing on supplier selection, market engagement, and cost optimisation, the role ensures that procurement delivers competitive advantage while supporting business needs. here

What you will be doing

Sourcing & Supplier Selection

Lead sourcing activities for goods and services not covered by global agreements or requiring local adaptation.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers in alignment with business requirements and procurement governance.
Conduct market analysis to understand supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and industry trends.
Develop and maintain a competitive supplier base to ensure continuity of supply and flexibility.

Negotiation & Commercial Management

Own and lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contractual conditions.
Achieve measurable cost reductions and value improvements through structured local negotiation strategies.
Balance commercial outcomes with risk, quality, and supply security considerations.
Define and agree commercial frameworks for locally sourced goods and services within delegated authority.

Category & Spend Support

Support Category Management by executing sourcing strategies at a local or regional level.
Analyse spend data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardisation, and cost optimisation.
Contribute to the development of sourcing strategies through insights on supplier markets and pricing dynamics.
Manage defined spend areas independently, ensuring alignment with broader procurement objectives.

Supplier Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key local suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed commercial and operational targets.
Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Act as the primary contact for commercial discussions and relationship management within assigned scope.

Risk & Compliance Management

Assess and mitigate sourcing risks related to supply continuity, cost volatility, and supplier dependency.
Ensure all sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support due diligence and supplier approval processes in collaboration with Group Procurement.
Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and negotiation outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.
Provide commercial guidance and market insights to support decision-making.
Align sourcing activities with operational, technical, and financial requirements.
Act as a trusted advisor on supplier selection and negotiation approaches.

What you will bring

Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles.
Proven track record in supplier negotiations and sourcing execution.
Experience managing local or regional supplier markets an advantage.
Strong understanding of cost structures and commercial levers.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Ability to assess supplier capabilities and commercial risk.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing actions.

Behavioural Attributes

Results-oriented with a strong focus on value delivery.
Confident and assertive in supplier interactions.
Curious and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

About us

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in, and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.

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