Procurement Specialist

21 hours ago


Chichester, United Kingdom ARM Full time

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Chichester

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team in Chichester. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a crucial role in managing our indirect procurement process.

About the Role:

  • Taking ownership of the procurement process for indirect spend categories
  • Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across high-spend categories
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing performance
  • Leading, managing, and ensuring compliance with our Purchasing Policy
  • Negotiating terms with suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness, favourable terms, and robust service levels
  • Identifying procurement risks and working with relevant stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
  • Working closely with internal teams, including finance, operations, and project teams, to ensure alignment of procurement strategies
  • Staying up-to-date with market trends, supplier innovations, and best practices in indirect procurement
  • Ensuring all procurement activities comply with legal requirements

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in an indirect procurement role, ideally within the agriculture, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors
  • Experience managing large-spend categories is essential
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost-saving initiatives
  • Experience in managing multiple projects and driving process improvements across indirect procurement categories
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills to track spend, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing favourable terms and supplier agreements
  • CIPS qualification or working towards it would be desirable
  • Degree in procurement, supply chain, business administration, or a related field (preferred)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience



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