Procurement Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to join a leading organisation with a strong reputation for delivering essential services across the UK. Working within a collaborative procurement team, you will support the delivery of procurement objectives and sourcing activities, ensuring the organisation continues to achieve value, compliance, and strong supplier performance.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of procurement and supplier management activities, making it an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their procurement career.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver sourcing and tendering activities in line with procurement policies and best practice. Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Manage supplier and contract performance to maximise commercial value. Act as a key point of contact for procurement, supplier, and contract-related queries. Maintain approved supplier records and ensure supplier compliance requirements are met. Support procurement governance and encourage adherence to procurement processes across the business.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function. Maintain accurate procurement documentation, contracts, supplier records, and audit information. Support wider category and procurement activities as required. About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, commercial management, or supplier relationship management. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract management principles. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong communication and influencing abilities. Good organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment. A proactive and solutions-focused mindset. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £44,000 Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays Attractive pension scheme Life assurance Flexible benefits package Health and wellbeing support Enhanced family-friendly benefits Employee discount scheme Annual salary review Performance-related bonus opportunity Company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and development opportunities