Procurement Specialist
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Procurement Specialist Northern Europe (UK & Nordics)
I’m currently partnering with a leading healthcare and IVF network to recruit a Procurement Specialist to support operations across the UK and Nordic region (including Iceland).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing hands-on operational work with strategic sourcing initiatives in a highly regulated healthcare environment. The role is primarily focused on local supplier management (approx. 90%), with exposure to global procurement projects (approx. 10%).
The Opportunity In this role, you will:
* Manage and maintain approved product and service catalogues, ensuring clinics have access to up-to-date pricing and standard items.
* Review and approve purchase orders in line with procurement policy and budget controls.
* Act as the key escalation point for supply-related issues (e.g., stock-outs, delivery delays, quality concerns).
* Track and report on procurement KPIs, identifying opportunities for savings and process improvements.
* Lead local sourcing initiatives end-to-end - from market research and RFP/RFQ preparation to negotiation and supplier contracting.
* Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement.
* Standardise specifications across clinics to enable group purchasing leverage and quality consistency.
* Collaborate with global procurement colleagues to align local activities with broader strategy.
* Participate in governance forums and tender committees to ensure compliance and transparency.
What We’re Looking For * 3+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or laboratory supplies.
* Strong understanding of UK and/or Nordic supplier markets (healthcare/clinical exposure is highly advantageous).
* Experience working with ERP/e-procurement systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Navision/Business Central or similar).
* Confidence using spend analytics tools and supplier performance dashboards.
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment.
* Fluent English required; Nordic language skills are a plus.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure.
What’s on Offer * The opportunity to directly impact cost efficiency and supply reliability within a growing healthcare organisation.
* Exposure to both operational and strategic procurement activities.
* A collaborative, international team environment.
* Role based in the UK or Nordics, with approximately 10% travel.
I’m currently partnering with a leading healthcare and IVF network to recruit a Procurement Specialist to support operations across the UK and Nordic region (including Iceland).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing hands-on operational work with strategic sourcing initiatives in a highly regulated healthcare environment. The role is primarily focused on local supplier management (approx. 90%), with exposure to global procurement projects (approx. 10%).
The Opportunity In this role, you will:
* Manage and maintain approved product and service catalogues, ensuring clinics have access to up-to-date pricing and standard items.
* Review and approve purchase orders in line with procurement policy and budget controls.
* Act as the key escalation point for supply-related issues (e.g., stock-outs, delivery delays, quality concerns).
* Track and report on procurement KPIs, identifying opportunities for savings and process improvements.
* Lead local sourcing initiatives end-to-end - from market research and RFP/RFQ preparation to negotiation and supplier contracting.
* Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement.
* Standardise specifications across clinics to enable group purchasing leverage and quality consistency.
* Collaborate with global procurement colleagues to align local activities with broader strategy.
* Participate in governance forums and tender committees to ensure compliance and transparency.
What We’re Looking For * 3+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or laboratory supplies.
* Strong understanding of UK and/or Nordic supplier markets (healthcare/clinical exposure is highly advantageous).
* Experience working with ERP/e-procurement systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Navision/Business Central or similar).
* Confidence using spend analytics tools and supplier performance dashboards.
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment.
* Fluent English required; Nordic language skills are a plus.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure.
What’s on Offer * The opportunity to directly impact cost efficiency and supply reliability within a growing healthcare organisation.
* Exposure to both operational and strategic procurement activities.
* A collaborative, international team environment.
* Role based in the UK or Nordics, with approximately 10% travel.
Job number 3424773
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Company Details:
1st Executive Ltd
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
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