Procurement Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the buying process for a set of goods in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

• Analysing incoming demand: identify order exceptions, misalignments with product rationalisation strategy and opportunities to utilise existing inventory.
• Meeting cost out deflation targets via supplier negotiations, alternate supplier development and/or shifting to best cost region suppliers; develop strategic relationships with global suppliers.
• Place and follow‑up on purchase orders.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, manage problems and schedule changes, update ERP.
• Ensure supplier performance stability to meet delivery, quality and inventory expectations through lead‑time reductions, capacity improvements, etc.
• Drive supplier compliance to standard payment terms and reduce days to pay to meet cash goals.
• Plan and schedule order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimising inventory and shipping costs.
• Work with the Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritise delivery dates as needed (push‑outs, pull‑ins).
• Assist in executing continuous improvement projects to maximise value.
• Keep internal teams and management updated on production status, delays or issues.
• Provide regular reports on supplier production schedules and costs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or high‑school diploma/GED with experience in sourcing/materials/supply chain).
• Strong work experience in direct procurement with Oil & Gas / Subsea or Manufacturing sector.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract‑management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply / APICS.
• Strong process mindset.
• Strong financial and analytical skill.
• Experience using Oracle, SAP or similar ERP.
• Willingness to travel to supplier location as and when required.
• Have a permanent work permit in the UK.

• 4 days in office, 1 day from home (remote).

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programmes.
• Tailored financial programmes.
• Additional electable or voluntary benefits.

Internal title:
Sourcing Experienced Professional – Buying/Procurement.