Senior Procurement Specialist Permanent Full-time, with flexibility for part-time Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office, one day has to be in the Peterborough office. NEC 3 or 4 EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL The role This Senior Procurement Specialist role is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering a pipeline of strategic sourcing initiatives and leading complex contract negotiations. You will play a critical role in delivering commercial outcomes that support business objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer value. Using strong strategic thinking and influencing skills, you will engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will develop a deep understanding of market dynamics and business demand across defined spend areas, ensuring supplier relationships are effective and deliver long-term value. As a senior member of the procurement team, you will mentor and support colleagues, helping to build capability, share best practice, and drive continuous improvement across the function. Key responsibilities Develop, own, and actively manage a strategic portfolio of sourcing activity Deliver sourcing initiatives in a timely manner to maximise value Lead complex commercial negotiations using appropriate sourcing methodologies Build a strong understanding of business needs and demand profiles across assigned spend areas Identify spend trends, risks, and opportunities us...