Job Description

Procurement Specialist

• Salary: £40000 - £45000
• REF Number: v-193178
• Consultant: Emily Mills
• Contact: 01246 457720
• Date Published: 26.06.2026
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
• Functional Expertise: Laboratory

Talentmark are recruiting for a Procurement Specialist on behalf of an industry leading manufacturer of Scientific instrument, to be based on one of their client sites in Macclesfield, on a permanent basis.

The role:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions, benchmark competitiveness.

Your background:

• CIPS Qualified
• 3+ years of progressive procurement experience
• Deep understanding of supplier engagement best practices
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 193178 in all correspondence.