Role: Indirect Procurement Specialist (R&D)
Location: Welwyn (Hybrid with 2 days in office)
Hours: Monday - Friday
Pay: £150 - £165 per day (PAYE) OR £200 - £225 per day (UMB/LTD)
Contract until end of December 2025 (potential extension) - Outside IR35
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Indirect Procurement Specialist (R&D) to join one of our longstanding clients on a contract basis. This role offers the chance to work in an organisation that is committed to driving outcomes for patients today and in the future.
Benefits:
Weekly competitive pay
Generous holiday allowance
Join a collaborative procurement team focused on strategic sourcing and operational excellence
Work on impactful projects across R&D categories
Develop expertise within a forward-thinking and supportive environment
The Requirements:
University degree in business or related field
Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and operational efficiency
Proficient with procurement systems and processes
Strong knowledge of indirect procurement and R&D-related commodities
Ability to manage simple and standard levels of sourcing and contracting complexity
Skilled in project management
Business-level fluency in English
Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning and improvement
The Role:
In this role as an Indirect Procurement Specialist (R&D), you would be supporting the purchase of products and services that enable scientific research and development activities - for example: equipment, laboratory services, consultancy, software, clinical trial services, scientific consumables - essentially anything needed to help the R&D teams carry out their work.
Support core procurement activities including category management, sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and content development
Partner with procurement teams and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs
Conduct market and internal analyses to inform sourcing decisions
Develop and implement automation and content enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience
Contribute to ongoing procurement projects, improving customer experience and delivering value
Leverage expertise to manage operational procurement tasks and drive strategic initiatives within R&D categories
If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer a dynamic, inclusive culture, then please apply to this Indirect Procurement Specialist (R&D) role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm