Procurement specialist Work, Jobs in Duxford, Cam (with Salaries)

Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Cambridge
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Project Procurement Specialist
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Subcontract Manager
Marshall Land Systems Ltd —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Communication skills
Senior Contracts and Performance Manager
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust —Stevenage
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Subcontract Manager
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Limited —Cambridge
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Communication skills
Procurement Manager - Property
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Construction
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Procurement Manager, Commercial
Roche —Welwyn
- Sales
- English
- Project management
9d
Engineering Buyer
A4 Plus Limited —Sandy
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
Quick apply
4d
Project Buyer
Rexroth —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —Saint Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Strategic Procurement Specialist

PerkinElmer -
Cambridge

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Job details

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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Senior Contracts and Performance Manager

Subcontract Manager

Procurement Manager - Property

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