Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Belle Isle, United Kingdom SF Recruitment Full time
SF Recruitment is working with a market leader in the rail industry to find a Buyer. This is a hybrid working role based at the company's Leeds site, requiring 2 days of on-site work per week. We are looking for candidates with procurement experience in the rail industry, or those with a strong direct procurement skillset in a medium to low volume manufacturing environment. This is a fixed-term contract role initially for 12 months, so only those who are comfortable taking on a contract role should apply.

**Role Overview:**

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to optimize key spending areas, with the aim of improving cost efficiency, delivery performance, quality, and reliability.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Ensure compliance with company ethical standards, SoX regulations, and the Procurement Policy and Authorities at all times.
* Provide procurement support across the Group, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
* Lead and coordinate the planning and execution of RFQs and RFPs, including requirements gathering to support tender processes.
* Conduct supplier negotiations, ensuring that all contractual terms and conditions align with standards (e.g., Rail Safety Standards, Health & Safety) and any relevant legal or industry standards.
* Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to offer sourcing expertise and enhance operational efficiency and accountability.
* Lead Supplier Relationship Management activities, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, with key suppliers.
* Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of Procurement Policies, methods, and tools to meet evolving business needs in line with best-in-class procurement strategies.
* Achieve agreed cost savings and value-added targets for the business.
* Identify, mitigate, and communicate risks in a timely manner to stakeholders.
* Promote cross-functional collaboration, sharing of lessons learned, and the integration of sourcing strategy insights across the company.

**Skillset Requirements:**

* Direct procurement experience, ideally within the rail industry.
* A 'relationship builder' style, able to drive best cost & value within a smaller supplier base.
* Ability to manage stakeholders within both technical & corporate roles.

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