Procurement Specialist

3 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time
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We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team at Universal Business Team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for owning, building, and developing procurement, supply, and stock management activities to meet customer requirements.

Your role will involve liaison and negotiation with suppliers, sourcing products from a global supply base, and developing a tendering program to enhance our supply partnerships.

You will also be responsible for delivering cost savings and process improvements, ensuring the company's competitive position is maintained and enhanced at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and build relationships with existing suppliers and identify new alternative suppliers
  • Negotiate most advantageous commercial terms, including maximizing rebate agreements and early payment discounts to achieve product cost saving targets
  • Liaise with suppliers to achieve supplier conformance to requirements
  • Identify best routes of source, yielding improved BP and savings
  • Work with Product Design and R&D on product rationalization and use this to negotiate improved BP
  • Raise, place, and expedite purchase orders to ensure adequate stock for product at all times
  • Maintain relevant reporting systems and define action plans
  • Represent the Company to suppliers, customers, and others in a professional and courteous manner
Requirements:
  • A positive can-do attitude
  • Analytical and methodical approach
  • A desire to grow and develop within a business that rewards success and loyalty
  • Procurement experience within a purchasing team, ideally gained in a fast-moving, customer-focused business
  • Education to AS/A Level standard and/or 4 to 5 Grade A-C GCSE's
  • Demonstrable knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown, with evidence of cost savings achieved
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
  • A proactive approach to cost saving and efficiency opportunities
  • Good interpersonal and influencing skills, with proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
  • Analytical, numerically astute, with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and company software program, preferably SAP Business One experience
  • Ability to manage time, work to schedules, and follow procedures
Benefits:
  • Salary: £30,000-£35,000
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-4pm
  • Onsite Parking
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