Strategic procurement specialist Work, Jobs in Great Barford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Cambridge
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Head of Strategic Procurement
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £69,563 - £77,056 a year
- Remote
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
8d
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
Debt National Programme Procurement Lead
MaPS —Bedford
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Economic Policy Project Manager
Cambridgeshire County Council —Cambourne
- £46,956 - £50,157 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Public Sector Resourcing —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Management
7h
Engineering Buyer
A4 Plus Limited —Sandy
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
Business Development Manager
dbfb Ltd —Northampton
- £45,000 - £300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Senior Consultant (Infrastructure)
Connected Places Catapult —Milton Keynes
- £63,340 - £73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Clinical Application Specialist - MCS
ZEISS Group —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Business development
- Project management
- Communication skills
Environmental Contracts Manager
Cranfield University —Cranfield
- £37,897 - £52,067 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
14d
Marketing Sourcing Manager
Barclays —Northampton
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Time management
4h
Talent Acquisition Partner
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
7d
Defence Marketing Specialist
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Community Wealth Building Manager
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £50,269 - £53,460 a year
- Remote
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
14d
Project Manager
Carey Group —Bedford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
Procurement Manager, Commercial
Roche —Welwyn
- Sales
- English
- Project management
8d
Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —Saint Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Growth Marketing Lead
Neutreeno —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Marketing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Deputy Director of Medicines Optimisation, Chief Pharmacist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust —Welwyn Garden City
- £94,356 - £108,814 a year
- Full-time
8d

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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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strategic procurement specialist jobs in great barford, bdf

Strategic Procurement Specialist

Head of Strategic Procurement

Senior Contracts and Performance Manager

Debt National Programme Procurement Lead

Economic Policy Project Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Engineering Buyer

Business Development Manager

Senior Consultant (Infrastructure)

Senior Clinical Application Specialist - MCS

Environmental Contracts Manager

Marketing Sourcing Manager

Talent Acquisition Partner

Defence Marketing Specialist

Community Wealth Building Manager

Project Manager

Procurement Manager, Commercial

Purchasing Manager

Growth Marketing Lead

Deputy Director of Medicines Optimisation, Chief Pharmacist

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