Strategic procurement specialist Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Strategic Procurement Specialist
PerkinElmer —Macclesfield
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Operations Manager - Fleet Services
DHL —Manchester
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Partnership Director
Equans —Winsford
- Up to £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
Nexperia Germany GmbH —Manchester
- £44,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Specialist
Salt Separation Services —Rochdale
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
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Procurement Buyer
Solus Accident Repair Centres —Warrington
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Employee discount
Procurement Specialist / Product Master
Visual Architects Ltd —Denton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Free parking
Quick apply
Associate / Senior Associate - Public Procurement
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Client Partner
UBDS Group —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Leadership
Quick apply
Design Manager - Construction
MCR Property Group Ltd —Manchester
- £70,000 - £85,000 a year
- Management
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Account Manager, NHS Regional Healthcare, UK Public Sector Healthcare
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) —Manchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- AWS
- Leadership
5d
People Projects Specialist
AXA UK —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- PMP
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Cyber Security Lead
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
4d
Project Buyer
EQUANS —Didsbury
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Procurement Specialist - HVP
Bilfinger SE —Carrington
- Engineering
- Contracts
- IT
Assistant Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Consulting, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management - Infrastructure & Real Estate Team
Deloitte —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- AI
People Projects Specialist
AXA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- PMP
- Bachelor's degree
UK Healthcare Account Manager - ISV Sales, UK Public Sector Healthcare
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) —Manchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- AWS
- Employee discount
5d
Procurement Consultant
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
Territory Sales Manager – Digital health
Cardiac Services UK —Manchester
- Sales
- Business development
- Travel
Quick apply
12d

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Strategic Procurement Specialist

PerkinElmer -
Macclesfield

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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 (Macclesfield, 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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Operations Manager - Fleet Services

Partnership Director

Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials (m/f/d)

Procurement Specialist

Procurement Buyer

Procurement Specialist / Product Master

Associate / Senior Associate - Public Procurement

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Design Manager - Construction

Account Manager, NHS Regional Healthcare, UK Public Sector Healthcare

People Projects Specialist

Cyber Security Lead

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Senior Procurement Specialist - HVP

Assistant Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Consulting, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management - Infrastructure & Real Estate Team

People Projects Specialist

UK Healthcare Account Manager - ISV Sales, UK Public Sector Healthcare

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Territory Sales Manager – Digital health

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