Talentmark are recruiting for a Procurement Associate to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 8 months initially. This role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the Basingstoke office. Company: Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world''s most urgent medical needs. Salary: 21.16 to 27.16 per hour, PAYE Rates are dependent upon experience. Procurement Associate Role:Plan and run tendering processes, from building the strategy through to choosing the right supplier, delivering on time and at best value.Agree strong commercial terms and develop contracts within your categories.Work with business owners to get the most from suppliers, and act as the escalation point for contract or performance issues.Give commercial guidance to internal teams and help shape preferred supplier lists and category strategies.Identify and reduce risks linked to third-party suppliers, and make sure procurement processes and financial authorisation policies are followed.Your Background:Proven background in category management and running competitive sourcing processes.Demonstrable experience of working directly with external suppliers and agreeing contracts.Able to review different sources of information, make clear recommendations, and build relationships at all levels, with excellent written and spoken English.Comfortable managing multiple projects and internal customer groups at once, ..... full job details .....