Job Description
Procurement Specialist
Dundee (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
A global contract research and manufacturing organisation operating within the animal health and pharmaceutical sector is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to support its growing operations in Dundee.
The Role
Reporting into the Global Head of Procurement, this position plays a key role in managing supplier relationships and driving procurement strategy to support site manufacturing operations and wider global initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing supplier relationships across direct materials, consumables, services and indirect spend
* Negotiating commercial terms, pricing and supply agreements with key suppliers
* Supporting global procurement initiatives to standardise suppliers and reduce cost
* Driving procurement activities to ensure on-time delivery aligned with manufacturing plans
* Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including qualifying alternative suppliers
* Supporting material change controls, CAPAs and supplier performance reviews
* Leading supplier KPI monitoring and regular supplier review meetings
* Contributing to inventory policy, safety stock and lead time optimisation
* Supporting customer pricing reviews and procurement cost management
* Maintaining awareness of market trends, supplier technologies and sourcing opportunities
Essential:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Procurement Specialist role
* Strong experience across direct materials and indirect spend categories
* Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
* Experience working with global suppliers
* Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
* Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally with teams including Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Operations
Desirable:
* Experience sourcing APIs, excipients, chemicals or packaging materials
* Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, CDMO or regulated manufacturing
* Exposure to procurement technologies such as eSourcing or Source-to-Pay systems
* Working towards or interested in CIPS qualification
You’ll have the opportunity to:
* Influence procurement strategy across a complex global supplier network
* Work closely with senior leadership on cost optimisation initiatives
* Contribute to a business operating at the forefront of animal health pharmaceutical manufacturing
* Develop professionally with strong internal support for procurement training and CIPS pathways