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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: £negotiable DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Sector: Supply Chain

Our client based in Saffron Walden is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Procurement Specialist your duties will include:

• Sourcing product from the UK and internationally
li>Managing stock levels to meet demand
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Negotiating pricing 
li>Dealing with customers via telephone, order processing, product advice
• Assist with additional projects as required.

An ideal candidate for the Procurement Specialist will have: 

li>Purchasing/procurement experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrenty
• Strong negotiation skills
• Well versed with inventory systems including Excel
li>Good organisational skills.

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Saffron Walden, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Our client, a leading UK manufacturing group are currently seeking a detail orientated Procurement Specialist to join their exciting procurement function.

This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from one of the company's many sites situated across West Molesey, Dudley, Swindon, Crawley, and Reading.

• Role: Procurement Specialist
• Salary: Up to 40,000 + benefits (DOE)
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days)
• Locations: West Molesey, Dudley, Swindon, Crawley, and Reading

As a Procurement Specialist , you'll focus on both direct and indirect procurement, drive cost-saving initiatives, and build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships across the business.

• Develop and deliver annual sourcing plans for the UK, in agreement with the UK Head of Procurement
• Map Direct/Indirect spend data for the group and support wider group mapping processes
• Forecast, track, and report cost-saving initiatives monthly
• Negotiate terms and conditions for goods and services supplier contracts, ensuring timely agreements
• Ensure all procurement activities align with the overall Procurement Corporate Strategy.

You'll play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting multi-site projects.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Proficiency in category and spend analysis, and cost optimisation
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and influence at senior levels.

If you are commercially aware, detail orientated and process driven, able to travel to West Molesey, Dudley, Swindon, Crawley, Reading and are looking for a challenging role in a hybrid working environment, apply now!

Procurement Specialist 

Location: Office based, Alva, Clackmannanshire - FK12 5DQ 
Salary: £28,119-£32,000 per annum, DOE plus benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 2.30pm

At Accubio Ltd, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge diagnostic solutions that improve lives. 

We are looking for a motivated Procurement Specialist to join our team to source and purchase materials, equipment and services that ensure we deliver high-quality products to our customers. 

If you’re passionate about procurement, negotiating costs and contracts, and continuous improvement within a fast-growing life sciences company, this is the role for you.

Why this role matters:

As our Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a key role working with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver cost effective solutions and minimise supply chain interruption. 

You won’t just tick boxes - you’ll be a self-starter who is accountable for results and will embed excellence into everything we do. This is your chance to influence procurement processes, suppliers and efficiencies. 

What you’ll be doing:

Your day-to-day will be dynamic, purposeful and full of opportunities to grow. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing company purchase requests and understanding requirements 
• Processing purchase orders in ERP system
• Supporting the negotiation of contracts, tracking and follow up on execution 
• Supporting the screening, validation and selection of vendors
• Supplier management, performance review and resolving issues
• Ownership of procurement documentation in QMS
• Identify and highlight potential issues in processes, whilst continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

What you bring:

We’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced - but driven, detail-oriented and ready to make a difference.

• Minimum three years’ experience in similar role 
• Proven success in negotiating contracts and supplier management 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including Microsoft Office 
• Strong knowledge and experience of ERP systems 
• The ideal candidate will have experience in medical devices, pharma or a similarly regulated industry e.g., food 
• Clear, confident communicator - written and verbal
• High attention to detail with a methodical mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines, agile with priorities
• Self-motivated and collaborative.

Procurement Specialist

Loughborough

40,000 - 45,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, the business is at the forefront of innovation in the building materials sector. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, managing the sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials and services critical to the production of their products.

The ideal Procurement Specialist will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement with proven experience in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and delivering cost and efficiency improvements. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking SME where you'll be empowered to shape strategy, implement best practices, and contribute directly to high profile, industry first projects.

Your role as a Procurement Specialist will include:

* Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics

* Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain to support R&D and operational needs

* Identifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with quality, sustainability, and cost objectives

* Managing supplier risk, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across the supply base

The successful Procurement Specialist will have:

* Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing

* Strong understanding of supply chain operations, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier development

* Background in aggregates, ceramics, heavy building materials or scientific/technical environments is desirable

* Commercial acumen and ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind

Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration

Key words: Technical, Decarbonisation, Heavy Manufacturing, Building Materials, Aggregates, Ceramics, Hydrogen, Environmental, Construction, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, FMCG, Production, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, Bricks, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, ERP, MRP, Logistics, Operations, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Power BI, ISO, Audit, H&S, Health & Safety, Quality, Warehouse

This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the purchase of goods and services for the company, ensuring that supplies are obtained at the best price, quality, and delivery time. This role involves developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Client Details

Global Brand in the Industrial Manufacturing space.

Description

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities. Manage and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure the timely supply of goods and services.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best possible deals while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Purchase Orders: Create and process purchase orders in line with organisational policies and budget guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate order placement.
• Cost Control & Data Analysis: Use MS Excel to manage, analyse, and track procurement data, including conducting price comparisons, cost analysis, and trend tracking to optimise purchasing decisions and improve cost efficiency.
• Vendor Performance: Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and product quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends in the industry that could impact procurement activities.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the planning team to ensure adequate supply levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and company policies, including ethical procurement practices.
• Data Management & Analysis: Strong ability to work with large data sets, using Excel to analyse pricing trends, compare costs, and identify opportunities for savings.

Profile

• +3 years' experience in procurement/purchasing roles in the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to manage and analyse procurement data, including conducting price comparisons and cost analysis.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Career Progression Opportunities.

Procurement Specialist
We are working with an exciting new start-up within the defence sector, based in Herefordshire, to recruit a technically capable and commercially astute Procurement Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function from the ground up in a growing business, with responsibility for developing supplier relationships, embedding systems, and contributing to the operational infrastructure of the company. This hybrid role offers flexibility but requires a local candidate who can attend the site regularly as needed during this crucial setup phase.

What you can expect:

• Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience
li>Monday to Friday, office hours with flexibility
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular onsite requirements in Herefordshire
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an extra day for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health insurance
• A varied role within a high-growth start-up environment
• Key involvement in shaping procurement processes and vendor relationships
• Involvement in strategic purchasing to support facility setup and operational readiness
   

What you will be doing:

li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers
• Negotiating favourable pricing, delivery terms, and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Forecasting procurement needs and monitoring stock levels
• Managing the company’s contact and supplier relationship management systems
< i>Organising and processing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring supplier compliance
• Researching, sourcing, and purchasing tooling, furniture, and essential equipment
• Working within defined budgets and reporting on procurement spend and value
• Implementing new procurement software and integrating it with existing business systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the operational setup and day-to-day procurement requirements

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or defence
• Technically competent with various software packages and systems
• Ability to install, configure, and integrate procurement and inventory management software
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a start-up environment
• Comfortable managing multiple suppliers and handling a broad range of purchasing activities
• Budget management experience with a commercial focus on cost-effectiveness
• Located within a commutable distance of Herefordshire, with the ability to work on-site regular

Recruitment Direct are working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply

• Supporting the development and implementation of category strategies.
• Managing supplier performance, compliance, and risk through effective SRM.
• Driving sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract management.
• Providing data and insights to support decision-making.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and contract compliance.
• Supporting new product introduction projects with category expertise.
• Leading by example and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and best practice.

• A minimum of 2 years experience of strategic procurement 
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in supplier analysis and contract management.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and procurement systems.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure
• Detail-focused with a strong sense of ownership
• A positive, can-do outlook with a continuous improvement mindset.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the purchase of goods and services for the company, ensuring that supplies are obtained at the best price, quality, and delivery time. This role involves developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Client Details

Global Brand in the Industrial Manufacturing space.

Description

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities. Manage and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure the timely supply of goods and services.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best possible deals while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Purchase Orders: Create and process purchase orders in line with organisational policies and budget guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate order placement.
• Cost Control & Data Analysis: Use MS Excel to manage, analyse, and track procurement data, including conducting price comparisons, cost analysis, and trend tracking to optimise purchasing decisions and improve cost efficiency.
• Vendor Performance: Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and product quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends in the industry that could impact procurement activities.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the planning team to ensure adequate supply levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and company policies, including ethical procurement practices.
• Data Management & Analysis: Strong ability to work with large data sets, using Excel to analyse pricing trends, compare costs, and identify opportunities for savings.

Profile

• +3 years' experience in procurement/purchasing roles in the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to manage and analyse procurement data, including conducting price comparisons and cost analysis.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Career Progression Opportunities.

Procurement Specialist
We are working with an exciting new start-up within the defence sector, based in Herefordshire, to recruit a technically capable and commercially astute Procurement Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function from the ground up in a growing business, with responsibility for developing supplier relationships, embedding systems, and contributing to the operational infrastructure of the company. This hybrid role offers flexibility but requires a local candidate who can attend the site regularly as needed during this crucial setup phase.

What you can expect:

• Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience
li>Monday to Friday, office hours with flexibility
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular onsite requirements in Herefordshire
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an extra day for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health insurance
• A varied role within a high-growth start-up environment
• Key involvement in shaping procurement processes and vendor relationships
• Involvement in strategic purchasing to support facility setup and operational readiness
   

What you will be doing:

li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers
• Negotiating favourable pricing, delivery terms, and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Forecasting procurement needs and monitoring stock levels
• Managing the company’s contact and supplier relationship management systems
< i>Organising and processing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring supplier compliance
• Researching, sourcing, and purchasing tooling, furniture, and essential equipment
• Working within defined budgets and reporting on procurement spend and value
• Implementing new procurement software and integrating it with existing business systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the operational setup and day-to-day procurement requirements

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or defence
• Technically competent with various software packages and systems
• Ability to install, configure, and integrate procurement and inventory management software
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a start-up environment
• Comfortable managing multiple suppliers and handling a broad range of purchasing activities
• Budget management experience with a commercial focus on cost-effectiveness
• Located within a commutable distance of Herefordshire, with the ability to work on-site regular

Recruitment Direct are working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply