Procurement Specialist (Hybrid, Dundee)

About the role

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our global contract research and manufacturing organisation in Dundee. Working hybrid with two days onsite per week, you will support manufacturing operations and global initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Procurement Specialist.
• Strong experience with 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 Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Operations teams.
• Desirable: experience sourcing APIs, excipients, chemicals or packaging materials.
• Desirable: experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, CDMO or regulated manufacturing.
• Desirable: exposure to procurement technologies such as eSourcing or Source‑to‑Pay systems.
• Desirable: working towards or interested in CIPS qualification.

Required skills

• eSourcing platforms
• Source-to-Pay systems

What we offer

• Influence procurement strategy across a complex global supplier network.
• Work closely with senior leadership on cost optimisation initiatives.
• Contribute to a business at the forefront of animal health pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Professional development with internal procurement training and CIPS pathways.