A leading global procurement company are recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their growing infrastructure team.
As Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for sourcing, procuring and supplying a diverse selection of items and materials across the infrastructure sector, supporting clients in the UK and globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of knowledge, and a network of UK based manufacturers and suppliers. You will play a crucial role in connecting and negotiating with suppliers, ensuring best value outcomes for the business.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate, source and obtain materials, equipment and services, achieving competitive pricing without compromising quality.
- Liaising directly with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quotes are secured and successfully delivered.
- Provide customers with a proposal that meets their exact technical and commercial requirements and is compliant, competitive, clear and comprehensive.
- Ensure the full understanding of the customer needs and exact requirements before proceeding with orders or enquiries.
- Execute and manage supplier contracts in accordance with guidelines to optimise cost, service, quality and capital.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on credibility, capability, commercial, technical and delivery criteria, against the customer requirements.
- Consult with line managers with bid-tabs, supplier/logistics quotations and other key information to determine bid finalisation.
- Effectively check all sales orders against our quotation and supplierquotations to ensure the order is profitable and compliant.
- Ensure all information is accurately recorded and all tasks actioned in a timely and professional manner, including confirmation of sales orders, handover to expediting, with the correct documentation.
- Effective time management to meet all deadlines, due dates and delivery schedules.
- Source and build a “hitlist” of appropriate suppliers using our supplier database, file history and other in-house resources, as well as your own.
- Develop and maintain up to date professional skills to ensure continuous delivery of a high standard procurement service.
- Support the team by offering your expertise and undertake any other ad hoc tasks as and when required.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience
- Strong knowledge of the infrastructure industry, equipment, suppliers and key contacts.
- A good knowledge of construction material requirements, both for the UK and internationally.
- A procurement background with broad mechanical and electro- mechanical understanding.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable terms from suppliers.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles and logistics operations.
- Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills, with an attention to detail for evaluating supplier proposals.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers - the ability to build and manage relationships.
- Familiar with ISO 9001.
- Knowledge of international trade and logistics.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Language skills - French speaking desirable, however not essential.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their careers in procurement, within a supportive and innovative environment.
Please apply by clicking the link below or by sending your CV to anna@holtmonjones.com