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Procurement Senior Specialist

United Kingdom, Manchester 55000.00 - 59000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 23, 2026
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Step into a dynamic, high-impact role within one of the world's most respected engineering organisations, renowned for innovation in chemicals, gases, and advanced manufacturing. This is your chance to shape a specialist, strategically significant procurement category within a global environment. You'll lead the end-to-end procurement of special gases, packaged gases, electronic gases, and chemicals, combining strategic category management with hands-on delivery. Expect to influence senior stakeholders, drive supplier performance, and lead critical commercial negotiations across EMEA.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business goals, productivity targets, and risk mitigation
  • Drive value through cost optimisation, process improvement, and supplier innovation
  • Lead supplier relationship management, ensuring continuous improvement and resilience
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen category competitiveness
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to deliver measurable benefits
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Maintain robust governance, compliance, and contract management practices
  • Oversee the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to contract execution
  • Track supplier performance, managing KPIs and corrective actions as needed
  • Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure business continuity
  • Engage with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, BU Heads, and Supply Chain to align priorities
  • Partner with EMEA/global procurement teams to leverage best practice and scale advantages

Requirements

  • 3-5 years' direct procurement experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Proven ability across both tactical and strategic procurement activity
  • Skilled negotiator with strong commercial awareness
  • Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment
  • Experience with international or multi-regional suppliers

Nice to have

  • Experience within chemicals, special gases, or technical/engineering categories
  • Degree or equivalent professional experience
  • CIPS qualification (or currently studying)
  • Familiarity with contract drafting and management
  • Background in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors

What we offer

  • 10% annual bonus
  • Hybrid working (2 days on-site per week)
  • Occasional UK travel, minimal international travel
  • Ownership of a specialist, high-value procurement category
  • Clear pathway to a senior procurement role

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