Procurement Associate

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.

Salary:

£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.

• 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.

For more information, or to apply for this Procurement Associate role

please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote reference 71571.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.