Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Heywood, Manchester, United Kingdom MacFarlane Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team in Heywood. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting the site at which you are based while upholding the company-wide national procurement strategy.

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)


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