Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Heywood, Manchester, United Kingdom MacFarlane Group Full time

About MacFarlane Group

We are a leading packaging distributor in the UK, committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Our procurement team plays a vital role in driving our business forward, and we are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team in Heywood.

The Role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of new business and existing suppliers, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring that supplies meet our quality, service, and best practice initiatives. You will also be responsible for managing the performance of our supplier base, assisting with tender activity, and purchasing standard and non-standard stock items.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a large portfolio of new business and existing suppliers
  • Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, challenging prices where relevant
  • Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practice initiatives
  • Managing performance of the supplier base
  • Assisting with tender activity, product enquiries, and ad-hoc project work
  • Purchasing of standard and non-standard stock items
  • Carrying out supplier benchmarking activities
  • Reporting and statistical analysis
  • Upholding procurement strategy
  • Maximising profitability and minimising risk to the Business
  • Undertaking stock control and administration activities

What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
  • Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free parking at the majority of our site locations
  • Annual (company paid) volunteering day
  • Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles
  • Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
  • Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
  • Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
  • Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
  • Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
  • Long service awards (5-40 years)
  • Charitable giving options
  • Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
  • O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
  • Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Language Code

en-US



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