Procurement Specialist

Your new company

An established manufacturing and engineering organisation in the appointment of a Procurement Specialist. This is a varied opportunity covering both direct and indirect procurement, with responsibility for sourcing, supplier management, category strategy and commercial improvement.


Your new role

You will take ownership of a defined supplier and category portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end sourcing, negotiation and supplier onboarding
• Developing and implementing category strategies
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities
• Leading commercial and contractual negotiations
• Managing supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
• Supporting supply continuity and reducing supplier risk
• Working closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, Finance and other key stakeholders
• Managing procurement-led improvement and cost-saving projects
• Reporting on spend, savings, contracts and supplier KPIs

What you'll need to succeed

• You'll be an experienced procurement professional with a background in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier negotiations.
• Strong strategic procurement experience
• Experience developing category plans
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Supplier relationship and performance management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• A commercially focused and analytical approach
• CIPS or an equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
A varied procurement role with genuine ownership of suppliers and categories, strong stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to make a measurable commercial impact.


What you need to do now
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