Procurement Specialist

Description

As a Procurement Specialist, if you’re the kind of person who spots inefficiencies and fixes them before anyone else notices, this is your role.

You’ll take real ownership of supplier relationships, costs, and supply flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where what you do genuinely makes a difference.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring materials are available at the right cost, quality and lead time.

This role would suit someone commercially aware, organised and proactive, who enjoys balancing operational purchasing with supplier management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

Source and procure raw materials, components and services in line with business requirements

Request and evaluate supplier quotations, ensuring alignment with cost, quality and delivery expectations

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, including cost savings and improved terms

Challenge existing suppliers, pricing and processes to drive efficiencies and improvements

Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing and lead times Order Management & Material Planning

Raise and manage purchase orders using MRP/ERP systems

Monitor stock levels and support inventory control to avoid shortages or overstocking

Track orders and ensure timely delivery to meet production schedules

Manage the purchasing inbox and day-to-day supplier communication Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing and supplier data

Analyse spends, usage trends and supplier performance

Support reporting on cost savings and procurement efficiencies

Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with production teams to understand demand and material requirements

Support quality and supplier audits, including non-conformance and corrective actions

Liaise with finance and operations to ensure accurate data and reporting About You

Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing

Strong organisational xjnqpsq skills with attention to detail

Experience using MRP/ERP systems (experience with systems such as Yooz or similar would be beneficial)

Confident communicator, able to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities

Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work independently

Strong Excel skills desirable Package

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Birthday day off

Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply now

Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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