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POSITION SUMMARY
The Site Procurement Senior Specialist is responsible for executing site-level procurement activities in alignment with Category Strategies, the Global Procurement Policy, and local regulatory requirements.
The role acts as the primary procurement interface for the site, ensuring continuity of operations, cost control, supplier performance, and compliance.
The Site Procurement Senior Specialist collaborates closely with site stakeholders, suppliers, Category Management, and Transactional Procurement teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and value-adding procurement outcomes within the defined site-managed scope.
What you'll do
A. Site Procurement Operations & Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as the primary procurement interface for site stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, H&S, HR, Finance, Administration)
Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning and Manufacturing to develop purchasing plans supporting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational needs
Coordinate with site stakeholders to manage demand planning for critical materials, special delivery requirements, and annual order volumes
Participate actively in site projects (investment, optimization, improvement) to ensure procurement involvement from early stages
Support the Senior Procurement Site Leader in achieving site objectives related to supply continuity, cost control, compliance, and performance
B. Sourcing & Contract Management (Local / Site Scope)
Execute sourcing activities for site-managed spend in line with applicable Category Strategies and Procurement Policy
Support the preparation of RFx, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with local/site-level suppliers within defined scope and approval limits
Support contract drafting, negotiation, signature coordination, and renewal management for site-managed suppliers
Ensure site-level execution and compliance with category sourcing strategies and supplier panels
C. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & Demand Execution
Support resolution of procure-to-pay exceptions
Guide and influence requesters in the use of approved procurement tools, catalogues, and sourcing channels
D. Supplier Management, Performance & Incident Handling
Act as the primary procurement escalation point for site-level supply, quality, service, or commercial incidents
Coordinate incident resolution with stakeholders, suppliers, Transactional Procurement, Category Managers, and Quality teams
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, service, cost) for site-managed suppliers
Lead or support supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-up for site-managed scope
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers aligned with Category Strategies
Initiate and manage supplier onboarding and qualification processes (SLP) for site-level suppliers
Ensure suppliers comply with local homologation, quality, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate procurement activities related to site Change Controls
Manage supplier-initiated changes and material specification updates, escalating to Quality and Category Management as required; ensure suppliers are informed of approved changes and implementation timelines
F. Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement
Analyse site-level spend, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs
Identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvement initiatives aligned with category strategies; monitor and report procurement performance metrics to site management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, service levels, and supplier performance
G. Compliance, Audits & Governance
Ensure site procurement activities comply with the Global Procurement Policy, Global Procurement Model, and local regulations
Actively support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation, evidence provision, and response to findings
Coordinate corrective and preventive actions related to procurement audit observations
Contribute to the review, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement SOPs and governance documentation at site level.
What you'll bring
Proven experience in
site-level procurement
within a regulated industry (ideally pharma/biotech), with a strong understanding of procurement policies, category strategies, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to
partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
(Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to support operational and project needs
Solid experience in
sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation
, with the ability to deliver value while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk
Strong working knowledge of
procure-to-pay (P2P) processes
, with the ability to resolve exceptions and guide stakeholders on best practices
Experience managing
supplier performance, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
, ensuring high service levels and supply continuity
Familiarity with
supplier qualification, onboarding, and change control processes
within a regulated environment
Analytical mindset with the ability to
interpret spend data, track KPIs, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Strong understanding of
GxP/compliance frameworks, audit readiness, and governance requirements
Excellent
communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
, with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to
continuous improvement and operational excellence
Our Benefits Include
Highly competitive salary package
Group pension scheme with
contribution options of 1.5%, 3%, 5%, or 7%
, with company matching
Private medical insurance for the employee
Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
Strong commitment to
succession planning and internal promotion
Education and professional development allowance
Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as
padel and summer events
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