Procurement Specialist Lead

6 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to lead our indirect spend and support capital projects across the business. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for negotiating competitive supplier contracts and managing procurement for Indirect & Capex categories.

In this role, you will drive supplier performance through reviews, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also research market trends, align with business requirements, and champion sustainability efforts.

To succeed in this position, you will need to have proven expertise in indirect & capital procurement. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential, as well as hands-on experience with RFIs, RFQs, and procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with excellent attention to detail. CIPS Level 4 qualified or actively pursuing certification is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead indirect spend and support capital projects
  • Negotiate competitive supplier contracts
  • Manage procurement for Indirect & Capex categories
  • Drive supplier performance through reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Research market trends and align with business requirements
  • Champion sustainability efforts

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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