Procurement Manager
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
You'll be joining a highly respected Procurement function that has high levels of executive support and stakeholder engagement in a highly successful, growing global organisation.
Your new role
With 2 roles available on the back of internal promotion and headcount investment, there is flexibility to adjust category portfolio to suit candidate background and expertise. Working a Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement activity across a variety of procurement activity encompassing a breadth of Indirect spend and supporting a pipeline of high-value scientific activity and projects. You will shape and deliver a long‑term category strategy that aligns with business priorities, ESG commitments, and supplier diversity objectives.
Key areas of focus pertain to: Leading complex, high‑value procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals; Embedding ESG priorities and supplier diversity principles into all sourcing activity; coaching and advising senior stakeholders and sharing market intelligence; Enhancing contract management and strengthening supplier relationship management; and Supporting the Procurement Director in driving best practice across the function.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have demonstrable strategic procurement experience with proven experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders. With experience of category management and supplier relationship management methodologies, you will have a track record of building strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation. With highly developed communication and influencing skills, you will have a self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What you'll get in returnYou will join a high‑performing procurement function where you can genuinely shape the future of category strategy and procurement excellence. You will benefit from a collaborative, supportive, and expert team environment and have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver visible impact in an organisation that supports professional growth, innovation, and long‑term career development. Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week in the office, 41 days holiday and an exceptional benefits package.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
You'll be joining a highly respected Procurement function that has high levels of executive support and stakeholder engagement in a highly successful, growing global organisation.
Your new role
With 2 roles available on the back of internal promotion and headcount investment, there is flexibility to adjust category portfolio to suit candidate background and expertise. Working a Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement activity across a variety of procurement activity encompassing a breadth of Indirect spend and supporting a pipeline of high-value scientific activity and projects. You will shape and deliver a long‑term category strategy that aligns with business priorities, ESG commitments, and supplier diversity objectives.
Key areas of focus pertain to: Leading complex, high‑value procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals; Embedding ESG priorities and supplier diversity principles into all sourcing activity; coaching and advising senior stakeholders and sharing market intelligence; Enhancing contract management and strengthening supplier relationship management; and Supporting the Procurement Director in driving best practice across the function.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have demonstrable strategic procurement experience with proven experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders. With experience of category management and supplier relationship management methodologies, you will have a track record of building strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation. With highly developed communication and influencing skills, you will have a self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What you'll get in returnYou will join a high‑performing procurement function where you can genuinely shape the future of category strategy and procurement excellence. You will benefit from a collaborative, supportive, and expert team environment and have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver visible impact in an organisation that supports professional growth, innovation, and long‑term career development. Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week in the office, 41 days holiday and an exceptional benefits package.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225333772
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Procurement Manager
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Your new company
You'll be joining a highly respected Procurement function that has high levels of executive support and stakeholder engagement in a highly successful, growing global organisation.
Your new role
With 2 roles available on the back of internal promotion and headcount investment, there is flexibility to adjust category portfolio to suit candidate background and expertise. Working a Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement activity across a variety of procurement activity encompassing a breadth of Indirect spend and supporting a pipeline of high-value scientific activity and projects. You will shape and deliver a long‑term category strategy that aligns with business priorities, ESG commitments, and supplier diversity objectives.
Key areas of focus pertain to: Leading complex, high‑value procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals; Embedding ESG priorities and supplier diversity principles into all sourcing activity; coaching and advising senior stakeholders and sharing market intelligence; Enhancing contract management and strengthening supplier relationship management; and Supporting the Procurement Director in driving best practice across the function.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have demonstrable strategic procurement experience with proven experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders. With experience of category management and supplier relationship management methodologies, you will have a track record of building strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation. With highly developed communication and influencing skills, you will have a self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What you'll get in returnYou will join a high‑performing procurement function where you can genuinely shape the future of category strategy and procurement excellence. You will benefit from a collaborative, supportive, and expert team environment and have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver visible impact in an organisation that supports professional growth, innovation, and long‑term career development. Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week in the office, 41 days holiday and an exceptional benefits package.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
You'll be joining a highly respected Procurement function that has high levels of executive support and stakeholder engagement in a highly successful, growing global organisation.
Your new role
With 2 roles available on the back of internal promotion and headcount investment, there is flexibility to adjust category portfolio to suit candidate background and expertise. Working a Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement activity across a variety of procurement activity encompassing a breadth of Indirect spend and supporting a pipeline of high-value scientific activity and projects. You will shape and deliver a long‑term category strategy that aligns with business priorities, ESG commitments, and supplier diversity objectives.
Key areas of focus pertain to: Leading complex, high‑value procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals; Embedding ESG priorities and supplier diversity principles into all sourcing activity; coaching and advising senior stakeholders and sharing market intelligence; Enhancing contract management and strengthening supplier relationship management; and Supporting the Procurement Director in driving best practice across the function.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have demonstrable strategic procurement experience with proven experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders. With experience of category management and supplier relationship management methodologies, you will have a track record of building strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation. With highly developed communication and influencing skills, you will have a self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What you'll get in returnYou will join a high‑performing procurement function where you can genuinely shape the future of category strategy and procurement excellence. You will benefit from a collaborative, supportive, and expert team environment and have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver visible impact in an organisation that supports professional growth, innovation, and long‑term career development. Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week in the office, 41 days holiday and an exceptional benefits package.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225333772
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