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Transport Procurement Specialist
5 months ago
Job Title: Transport Procurement Specialist
Location: Bicester, United Kingdom
Job Summary:
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop and implement transportation procurement strategies in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure the best pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and benchmark supplier performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including logistics, operations, and finance teams, to understand transportation needs, forecast demand, and develop procurement plans.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, bid evaluation, contract drafting, and supplier performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as health and safety, environmental, and ethical standards.
- Analyze transportation costs, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on savings, efficiencies, and supplier performance to management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as process enhancements, supplier consolidation, and technology adoption, to optimize transportation procurement activities.
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies in transportation and logistics.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree educated in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) are a plus.
- Proven experience in transportation procurement or logistics, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and methodologies, with a focus on transportation and freight management.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret and present data effectively.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and systems. Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) is desirable.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the transportation industry.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering cost savings and process efficiencies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
**Salary**: £35,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
