Afton Chemical
Senior Procurement Specialist
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Senior Procurement Specialist
Region: EMEAI
Location: Bracknell RG12 2UW (role is office based with travel)
Reporting to: Regional Procurement Manager
Shape Global Supply Chains. Drive Strategic Impact.
Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships, driving value, and influencing business strategy? We're looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring the reliable, cost-effective supply of critical raw materials, products, and services across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a significant spend portfolio exceeding $75 million annually, working closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to support operational excellence, business growth, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you'll be responsible for:
- Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships to optimise commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and supply continuity.
- Monitoring market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to provide valuable market intelligence and support business decision-making.
- Leading sourcing and supplier qualification activities, including site visits and assessments covering operational, quality, ESG, and EHS standards.
- Creating and communicating long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
- Supporting forecasting and annual planning processes through data-driven analysis and supplier collaboration.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with global procurement teams to identify synergies and optimise supply networks.
- Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Technology, and Business Teams to ensure supply continuity and resolve quality or sourcing challenges.
- Leading procurement best practices across supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contract management, and governance processes.
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What We're Looking For
You'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Procurement, commercial, sales, or related experience with a strong track record of negotiation and supplier management.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
- Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on results.
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Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global supply chain while working with experienced professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You'll have the autonomy to shape sourcing strategies, influence supplier partnerships, and contribute directly to business success.
Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? We'd love to hear from you.
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