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Senior Procurement Specialist
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Senior Procurement Specialist – Chemicals & Raw Materials
We are supporting a leading international speciality chemicals manufacturer in the appointment of a Senior Procurement Specialist to join its regional supply chain team.
This is a commercially focused role with responsibility for a significant portfolio of business-critical raw materials, products and services. You will develop strategic sourcing plans, strengthen supplier relationships and ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply across manufacturing, R&D and wider business operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and supply agreements.
- Analyse commodity markets, cost drivers and supply risks.
- Develop long-term regional and global sourcing strategies.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Produce price and volume forecasts to support business planning.
- Resolve supplier quality and continuity issues.
- Support cost reduction, capital investment and supply network optimisation.
- Collaborate with technical, manufacturing, planning and commercial teams.
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About you:
- Degree-qualified in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics or a related discipline.
- Experienced in procurement, strategic sourcing or a relevant commercial position.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management and analytical skills.
- Commercially astute, with an understanding of markets, value chains and cost drivers.
- Confident managing contracts and influencing stakeholders across a complex organisation.
- Chemical, lubricant, petroleum additive or manufacturing-sector experience would be advantageous.
- CIPS, CPSM, MBA or another relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
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Package
- Competitive base salary
- Excellent company benefits (including Final Salary Pension Scheme)
- 35 Hour working week
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-value procurement portfolio within a technically advanced, global manufacturing environment.
Please apply or contact Gareth Emmett – gareth@cranleighstem.co.uk - Cranleigh STEM for a confidential discussion.
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