Procurement Specialist

Who We Are

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition.

We have two highly regarded brands;
SiS which combines world‑class science and innovation to provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts and the active lifestyle community. This includes over 320 professional teams worldwide across a broad range of sports including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, an eleven‑time world champion and six‑time Olympic champion, and Eilish McColgan, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres.

PhD Nutrition is a premium, active‑nutrition brand for the active lifestyle community wanting intelligent nutrition to help them achieve their goals. With over 20 years of research and development, our products are designed to maximise performance in and out of the gym. It’s an exciting time for PhD Nutrition as 2025 will kick off an entirely new line up of brand ambassadors, from hybrid athletes to qualified sports nutritionists.

The two brands sell through the  and  digital platforms, third‑party online marketplaces including Amazon, as well as extensive domestic and international retail distribution.

In 2022 the company opened a state‑of‑the‑art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and most importantly, allowing Science In Sport to lead the way for quality standards.

Science In Sport is the nutrition partner to globally recognised elite teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports. As well as being the Official Energy Gel Provider of Run Through and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.

The Procurement Specialist will report to the Supply Chain Manager and take ownership of procurement activity across assigned categories at Science in Sport, leading RFQs (Request for Quotations) and tenders, selecting and negotiating with suppliers, and managing contracts to drive efficiency, value and effectiveness. The role also supports supply planning and wider procurement processes, such as raising purchase orders and resolving invoice queries, where relevant.

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
• Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
• Location: Blackburn

• On‑site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%

• Key stock item availability – Review daily stock positions for key raw materials, packaging and finished goods; check open purchase orders, supplier confirmations and delivery dates; escalade shortages or risks early to the Supply Chain Manager; work with planning and operations teams to prioritise critical items and support production continuity.
• Sourcing, supplier performance and commercial value – Lead Request for Quotations (RFQs), tenders and supplier selection for assigned categories; monitor supplier delivery performance, responsiveness, quality issues and pricing; follow up on late or incomplete deliveries; maintain regular contact with suppliers to resolve day‑to‑day issues; support price checks, cost comparisons and negotiation preparation to ensure the business receives value for money.
• Supply continuity and inventory management – Review demand, stock cover, minimum order quantities and lead times to identify supply risks; support safety stock checks and inventory accuracy; help manage aged, excess or slow‑moving stock; work with internal stakeholders to balance availability, working capital and warehouse capacity.
• Procure‑to‑pay and business support – Raise and maintain purchase orders accurately; check order acknowledgements, delivery notes and invoice queries; resolve basic pricing, quantity or goods‑receipting issues; keep procurement records up to date and support internal teams with purchasing information, supplier updates and process guidance.