Strategic procurement specialist Work, Jobs in Fenstanton, Cam (with Salaries)

Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Cambridge
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Procurement Specialist (Programme Development)
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Peterborough
- From £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Strategic Waste Projects Manager
Cambridgeshire County Council —Waterbeach
- £52,515 - £56,054 a year
- Call to connect
- Project management
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Economic Policy Project Manager
Cambridgeshire County Council —Cambourne
- £46,956 - £50,157 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Senior Clinical Application Specialist - MCS
ZEISS Group —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Business development
- Project management
- Communication skills
Waste Strategy Manager
Cambridgeshire County Council —Waterbeach
- £68,510 - £73,788 a year
- Call to connect
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Growth Marketing Lead
Neutreeno —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Marketing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Debt National Programme Procurement Lead
MaPS —Bedford
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —Saint Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Project Manager
Mott MacDonald —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Employee discount
Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy - Utilities
Mace —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
Project Manager
Carey Group —Bedford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
3d
Project Design Manager
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- No degree
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor | Cambridge, UK
TSA Riley —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Free parking

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Procurement Specialist (Programme Development)
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Peterborough
Working with the Programme Development team you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering a procurement plan for a range of spend categories to support the…
From £41,000 a year
Debt National Programme Procurement Lead
MaPS —Bedford
Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend an in-person interview in our Bedford office. Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000).
£70,000 a year
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Strategic Procurement Specialist

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Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
Root cause analysis
Negotiation

Full 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.
Collaborate cross functionally with global procurement, operations, finance, and service delivery teams to ensure supplier strategies support broader business objectives, cost targets, and customer satisfaction goals.

Critical skills and experience:

Demonstrated success in high stakes negotiation, delivering measurable financial improvements, risk reduction, and long-term value.
Expertise in designing, executing, and awarding service contracts, including leading complex RFP processes and shaping contracting strategies.
Deep understanding of supplier engagement best practices, with the ability to influence, challenge, and elevate supplier performance.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate autonomously while building effective cross functional partnerships.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing abilities, capable of engaging at all levels and driving alignment on procurement strategies.
Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a data driven approach to decision making.

Basic Qualifications:

CIPS Qualified, OR
3+ years of progressive procurement experience
PC literate in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).

Working Environment:

Office based (Cambridge, UK), 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)

What we offer:

25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
Life Assurance for added peace of mind
Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
MyStrength – a personalised wellbeing app
AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future
Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras
Generous employee referral rewards
Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

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Strategic Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist (Programme Development)

Strategic Waste Projects Manager

Economic Policy Project Manager

Senior Clinical Application Specialist - MCS

Waste Strategy Manager

Growth Marketing Lead

Debt National Programme Procurement Lead

Purchasing Manager

Senior Project Manager

Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy - Utilities

Project Manager

Project Design Manager

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor | Cambridge, UK

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