Procurement specialist Work, Jobs in Didcot, Eng (with Salaries)

Procurement Specialist
Whistl UK Ltd —Marlow
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- AI
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14d
Hospital Operating Theatre Stores and Supplies Manager
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital —Aylesbury
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Category Specialist (IT)
Anglo American / De Beers Group —Didcot
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
1d
Retail Operations & Store Development Category Specialist
Primark —Reading
- Travel
- Contracts
FM & Ops Category Manager
Primark —Reading
- Travel
Head of Buying & Strategic Procurement
Buckinghamshire Council —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Technology Category Manager
The Rank Group —Maidenhead
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Life insurance
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1d

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Procurement Specialist

Whistl UK Ltd -
Marlow

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
14 days ago

Qualifications

Sourcing
CIPS
Procurement
Contracts
AI
Negotiation

Full job description

About the Role

We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Specialist to join Whistl’s Business Services & ESG team. This is a high-impact role where you will develop and deliver category strategies, drive measurable cost savings and enhance supplier performance across a defined portfolio of spend.

Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the business, you will play a critical role in strengthening Whistl’s supply chain; improving resilience, reducing risk and driving innovation while supporting our ESG and net-zero ambitions.

Job Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies aligned to business objectives
Conduct supplier market and spend analysis to identify opportunities
Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including tendering and supplier selection
Negotiate, draft and implement supplier contracts to maximise value and minimise risk

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, influencing decision-making
Manage supplier performance against KPIs, driving continuous improvement
Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation and service excellence

Commercial & Value Delivery

Deliver measurable savings including cost reduction, cost avoidance and efficiencies
Lead commercial negotiations across your category areas
Increase spend under contract and improve procurement compliance

Risk, ESG & Continuous Improvement

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks in line with company policies
Embed ESG principles and support Whistl’s net-zero ambitions
Explore and adopt new technologies (including AI) to improve procurement processes

Essential Skills

Experience & Expertise

3–5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing roles
Proven track record in delivering sourcing strategies and commercial value
Strong experience managing supplier performance and negotiating contracts
Ability to deliver end-to-end procurement projects

Skills & Attributes

Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation skills
Confident stakeholder manager, able to challenge and influence at all levels
Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities
Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities
Interest in ESG and sustainable supply chain practices
Curiosity to leverage technology and AI to drive efficiencies

Qualifications

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) desirable
CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred

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Hospital Operating Theatre Stores and Supplies Manager

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