Senior Procurement Specialist

2 days ago


Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, United Kingdom Diomed Developments Ltd. Full time

**Job Overview**

Diomed Developments Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Purchasing & Supply Team as a Senior Procurement Specialist. This role will oversee activities related to supplier management, optimising performance, cost, and quality.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Be a key contact for in-house and third-party manufacturers, driving change projects to deliver improvements to service, quality, and efficiency.
  2. Collaborate with the wider Purchasing and Supply team to optimise cost, relationship, product specification, and performance value across the entire supplier base.
  3. Develop and own supplier KPIs, evaluating quality, OTIF, pricing, and customer service.
  4. Implement and manage supplier risk management processes, including contingency plans and alternative supplier options.
  5. Plan and develop a rolling portfolio of supplier improvement projects.
  6. Engage with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure projects are delivered to plan, time, and benefit.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working with suppliers to achieve positive results within a regulated environment, ideally Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices.
  • Flexible and able to use own initiative.
  • Use of MS Project or similar tool to deliver projects on time and in budget, bringing all stakeholders along the journey.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with solid reporting skills throughout the course of a project.
  • Sound knowledge of MS Office packages, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Salary:** £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience. As a Senior Procurement Specialist at Diomed Developments Ltd., you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team, contributing to the success of the company while developing your skills and expertise.



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