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.