Procurement Specialist

An established manufacturing client based in the DE21 are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist.
This is a 12-month FTC contract hybrid role that will involve some travelling to our sites.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement category management strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage purchase ordering.
• Work with suppliers to leverage savings and build long-term relationships.
• Develop a set of procurement tools as necessary, including electronic tendering, electronic signature, contract database, supplier catalogue portal, and spend categorisation tools.
• Monitor and report key procurement metrics such as savings delivered and volume of purchase orders.
• Carry out any other purchasing duties as may arise from time to time.

Key Skills

• Good technical purchasing knowledge – processes, systems.
• Stakeholder engagement and project delivery.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Please click to apply or call 01332 363000.

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