Global Procurement Analyst | Cambridge | Hybrid
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for supplier management, strategic sourcing, and driving global supply chain excellence?
We’re seeking a Global Procurement Analyst to play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships, leading sourcing initiatives, and supporting complex manufacturing and supply chain optimisation projects on a global scale.
What You’ll Be Doing
✅ Managing contractual relationships with global suppliers and vendors
✅ Leading supplier sourcing, selection and qualification activities, including formal RFP and bidding processes
✅ Negotiating commercial terms, pricing, service agreements and contracts to deliver value and mitigate risk
✅ Monitoring supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations
✅ Conducting supplier and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks and cost-saving initiatives
✅ Building strong supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement programmes
✅ Supporting procurement and manufacturing optimisation projects across international stakeholder groups
✅ Developing supplier performance reporting and executive-level dashboards
✅ Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks through proactive supplier management and contingency planning
What We’re Looking For
✔ Proven experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management or Supply Chain
✔ Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
✔ Experience managing vendor relationships and performance metrics
✔ Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills
✔ Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders globally
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
✔ Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics or High-Tech industries is highly desirable
✔ Proficiency with ERP systems, SAP, Ariba, Power BI and advanced Excel would be advantageous
K
ey Skills
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Collaboration
- Project Management
Location
Cambridge, UK
Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite per week)
⏳ 2-year contract opportunity
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