Procurement Associate

3 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom SBFM Ltd Full time

**About The Role**:
To support our growth, we are looking for a Procurement Associate to join our team. As a Procurement Associate at SBFM, you will report into the Head of Procurement and will actively support and ensure the efficient running of the Procurement Department. You will need to be able to negotiate with new suppliers, assist in the reduction of quantity of suppliers.

This role will require constant liaison with project managers, operations, engineers etc as your internal customer base as well as our Vendor base across many projects with complete ownership of these projects.

You will work with a team of likeminded individuals within a collaborative yet remote environment, and although based mainly at the Head Office in Leeds you will be encouraged to attend vendor/site visits and work remotely at times.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for procuring project materials within the budget and project timescale.
- Negotiation of new supplier agreements.
- To ensure all design sheets are placed in a timely manner with the right vendor at a competitive price.
- Vendor reduction programme.
- Responsible for raising purchase orders.
- Liaison with Operations manager etc, as required.
- An understanding of end to end supplier management processes.
- Maintaining the Supplier database/information and managing communication and receipt of terms and conditions supplier PQQs, bribery policy letters and preapproval questionnaires.
- Basic Inventory and Logistics management experience.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Ideally a degree or equivalent, related discipline or CIPS in Procurement.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Close attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven track record in working in a team and across multiple disciplines.
- Appreciation of business demands and working to deadlines.
- Generalist experience in supply chain
- Inventory management experience
- Direct or indirect experience across all commodities within a business, with a proven track record of savings against these commodities.

**Experience**:
**In return we will offer**:

- 28 days holiday
- Car Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Modern office with free parking
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- SBFM benefits i.e. Travel, Healthcare and Retail discounts
- Access to continued learning via SBFM Learn
- Internal mentoring scheme to support career progression
- Regular Company events and initiatives

**Commitment to SBFM Values**:
Each value summarises our shared commitment to excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. They're a key part of our commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a work environment where every person feels empowered. As we continue to grow, they'll act as the guide to help shape our future
- Be a good person
- Play as a team
- Think differently
- Make an Impact

**About Us**:
SBFM were founded in 2013, with a clear goal, to transform the delivery of soft facilities management and commercial cleaning to businesses across the UK & Ireland.

The vision was to become a different kind of solutions provider, moving away from outdated practices, embracing a dynamic and agile service model for positive change.

With a solution-led approach, we address the fundamental challenges businesses face rather than offering a generic “one size fits all” service. The innovative mindset has forced SBFM to become one of the fastest growing providers of commercial cleaning and soft FM services, trusted by leading brands in retail, leisure, logistics, manufacturing, education and the corporate sector.

SBFM’s commitment to innovation, transparent practices, and relentless customer focus drives the business forward as we continue to shape the industry, exceed expectations, and create exceptional experiences for all valued clients.

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