Join a World Leader as a Procurement Specialist!
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (1:30 PM finish on Fridays!)
Onsite Car Parking Available
Are you a skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, world-leading company? Look no further! Our client, based in Rochdale, is on the hunt for a talented professional to support their central procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and help optimise their supply chain operations.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Procurement Specialist:
- Sourcing and Managing Suppliers: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring resilience and value in the supply chain.
- Strategic Procurement: Drive category management strategies to optimize procurement across various product and service categories.
- Negotiation and Cost Management: Oversee purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project timelines, inventory needs, and budgets.
- Process Improvement: Develop procurement best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
- Supplier Risk Management: Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure all relevant regulations are met.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to improve procurement systems and strategies.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Procurement Experience: Knowledge or experience using MRP systems (Epicor is a plus!).
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with both internal and external teams.
- Commercial Awareness: A sharp eye for cost-efficiency and high-quality standards.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Time Management: Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Customer-Focused: Commitment to delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
- Work-Life Balance: Early finish on Fridays (1:30 PM!)
- Generous Benefits Package:
- Employer-matched pension scheme (Aviva)
- Company bonus scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Services (counselling, GP, financial advice)
- Life insurance & income protection (after 5 years’ service)
- Holiday buy-back option
Training & Development Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.Team Building: Exciting social events and team-building activitiesOnsite Car Parking: Hassle-free parking at work
Why Join our client as a Procurement Specialist?
This is your chance to be part of an innovative team in a company that’s a true leader in its field. Our client values self-development and continuous improvement, providing a supportive and dynamic environment for you to excel and advance in your career. With a range of fantastic benefits and a great company culture, this role is ideal for a professional looking to make an impact in procurement.
If you're ready for a new challenge with a forward-thinking company, apply now!
