Procurement Specialist

3 days ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Volution Group plc Full time £35,000 - £40,000
Job Title: Direct Procurement Specialist

Volution Group plc is a leading provider of residential and commercial ventilation systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

The Direct Procurement Specialist will play a key role in supporting the UK Head of Procurement in achieving our procurement objectives. This includes responsibility for direct procurement spend for VVUK based brands and regular interaction with site and functional personnel to lead cross-functional and site sourcing initiatives.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, influencing, planning, organizing, and implementation skills. They will be able to effectively communicate and influence personnel at all levels, with a strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires the ability to project manage multi-site, multi-discipline cost initiatives, tracking and reporting them monthly. The Direct Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activity fits within the overall Procurement Strategy and according to the centralized Procurement Policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-qualification of suppliers
  • Negotiating supplier product/service terms, conditions, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, and pricing
  • Manage Purchase Price Variances maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records while ensuring effective root cause analysis is applied to mitigate the risk of recurrence
  • Preparation of contracts and tender management, ensuring implementation within appropriate timescales
  • Follow and enforce all business policies and procedures
  • Identify areas of continuous improvement, driving, and actively participating, in departmental projects from conception to completion
  • Research and identify prospective suppliers evaluating their potential according to key business and Procurement Strategies
  • Effectively monitor and measure supplier performance, and resolve issues, and concerns by utilizing the Procurement generated Balanced Scorecard approach
  • Analyze industry and demand trends and support management with the development and implementation of sourcing Procurement Strategies

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist, or similar role
  • Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
  • Sound working knowledge of purchasing systems, processes, and technologies
  • Approachable and flexible, able to adjust/flex to all situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, ensuring appropriate admin taken care of in a timely manner
  • Willingness to travel regularly between Southern UK sites on a regular basis

What We Offer:

  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
  • Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Pension - auto-enrolment after 3 months of service
  • Health Assured Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme
  • Boost Works Online discount platform for supermarkets and retailers etc
  • Company Employee Referral Scheme - up to £500
  • Ongoing training & development

Volution Group Plc is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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