Purchasing Specialist

Job Description
Key Characteristics of Role-Holder:
An enthusiastic, high-performing individual, ideally with multi-£million indirect purchasing experience.
Being a self-starter and able to effectively balance multiple demands in a quality-orientated business environment is crucial.
Applicants should ideally have at least 2-5 years purchasing experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing activities, including but not limited to:
Management of sourcing activities.
Commercial and legal negotiations.
Process partner relationship management.
Supplier relationship & performance management.
Commodity strategy.
Essential Skills:
Communication.
Collaboration.
Negotiation.
Prioritisation.
Organisation.
Teamwork.
Problem-solving.
Beneficial Skills & Experience:
Indirect Purchasing (especially in the area of manufacturing & logistics).
Project management.
Contract law.
Coupa.
SAP.
MS Office (especially Excel).
German language.

Index Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £27.88 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cowley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 12226