Overview
Procurement Manager
at Kyowa Kirin International plc
Marlow, UK
Job Purpose
The Procurement Manager will support the delivery of strategic sourcing and category management across non‑supply chain spend within EMEA. Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and suppliers, the role is responsible for leading sourcing activities, managing commercial relationships, and contributing to procurement excellence, driving measurable commercial outcomes across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities across assigned spend areas
- Support development and execution of category strategies aligned to business priorities
- Own and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers across assigned categories
- Act as the primary procurement contact, ensuring alignment on sourcing priorities and delivery
- Build trusted relationships that enable effective collaboration and decision‑making
- Lead supplier performance management, including KPI tracking, structured reviews, and improvement plans
- Deliver procurement processes including tendering, negotiation and contracting, ensuring efficiency, quality and compliance
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
- Support implementation and optimisation of procurement systems (e.g. COUPA)
- Contribute to improving procurement processes and increasing stakeholder adoption
- Lead sourcing projects with defined scope and commercial impact
Qualifications
- Strong experience in procurement or sourcing
- Experience leading sourcing activities end‑to‑end
- Exposure to cross‑functional stakeholder engagement
- Experience in Life Sciences or regulated environment preferred
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential
- Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous
- Experience working with eProcurement or P2P systems (e.g. COUPA, SAP, Ariba)
Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.
Procurement Manager in Marlow employer: Kyowa Kirin
At Kyowa Kirin International, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and integrity. Our Marlow and Galashiels locations offer a collaborative environment where employees can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We prioritise employee well-being and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of delivering life-changing solutions.
