Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Serve Talent Full time

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Serve Talent is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance our client's procurement team.

The ideal candidate will possess a meticulous attention to detail, a solid grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and a commitment to improving procurement efficiency.


Responsibilities include executing procurement activities with a focus on maintaining an optimal balance between quality, delivery timelines, and cost in a project-driven manufacturing environment.

Lead initiatives for supplier selection and development, assessing potential partners against rigorous criteria such as quality benchmarks, delivery performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Utilize a thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical systems to effectively communicate with suppliers and assess technical specifications.
Establish and manage supplier profiles within our ERP system, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols.
Track actual expenditures against budget forecasts, promptly notifying Project Managers of any variances.
Identify potential new suppliers, innovative sourcing methods, and enhancements to streamline purchasing and inventory management processes.
Contribute to initiatives aimed at cost reduction, product innovation, and process optimization as required.
Support the rollout of new Supply Chain methodologies and practices. Proven experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing context is essential.
A solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems is required.
Ability to interpret engineering CAD drawings is necessary.
A flexible mindset, capable of adjusting to evolving requirements.
Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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