Trainee Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago


Skelmersdale Lancashire, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time

Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to utilise your strategic sourcing and category management skills in a global manufacturing business?
This European-wide Procurement role will see you assume cradle to grave Procurement responsibility for your defined category area, across a number of manufacturing sites.
Developing and implementing category strategies for your defined procurement spend
* Working collaboratively in cross function al teams to drive sourcing and procurement projects for NPD and Production
* Leading on tendering, contract negotiation and contract management
* Managing supplier relationships and driving improvements in supplier performance
* Delivering savings, cash flow improvements, innovation and quality for your category
* Undertaking European business travel, as required
Previous experience in a strategic procurement role, managing direct spend within a manufacturing environment
* Proven track record working with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders outside of the UK, managing spend across multiple sites / manufacturing locations
* Strong negotiation skills / commercial acumen
* Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of Excel
* Ability to undertake short European business trips, as required (no more than 10% travel)
This role will suit a motivated, self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative and driving their own projects forward
A strategic procurement role managing a category with international reach
* A permanent contract with a company that offers a great office environment, flexible hours and hybrid/home working
* Fantastic benefits and remuneration package
* Great long term career prospects
... Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
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