Talentmark are recruiting for a Procurement Associate
to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 8 months initially. This role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the Basingstoke office.
Company:
Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.
£21.16 to £27.16 per hour, PAYE
Rates are dependent upon experience.
Procurement Associate
Role:
- Plan and run tendering processes, from building the strategy through to choosing the right supplier, delivering on time and at best value.
- Agree strong commercial terms and develop contracts within your categories.
- Work with business owners to get the most from suppliers, and act as the escalation point for contract or performance issues.
- Give commercial guidance to internal teams and help shape preferred supplier lists and category strategies.
- Identify and reduce risks linked to third-party suppliers, and make sure procurement processes and financial authorisation policies are followed.
Your Background
- Proven background in category management and running competitive sourcing processes.
- Demonstrable experience
of working directly with external suppliers and agreeing contracts.
- Able to review different sources of information, make clear recommendations, and build relationships at all levels, with excellent written and spoken English.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and internal customer groups at once, with minimal guidance.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and AI tools.
- Desirable: CIPS qualification (or equivalent), experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare or other regulated environment, and a degree or equivalent professional experience.
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