Procurement Specialist

Trostan Dene is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join their team.

The Role

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials and services to meet Production requirements in line with timescales and cost objectives. Key duties include:

• Collaborating with suppliers, internal departments & group stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
• Working with Stores to monitor inventory levels and manage reordering processes to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Addressing any issues or discrepancies related to supplier deliveries, quality, or service.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Purchasing within Manufacturing and / or Engineering environments at Assistant Buyer, Buyer or Planner / Scheduler level, alongside your Purchasing experience you will also have knowledge in Manufacturing Scheduling / Planning processes. A strong communicator who can work effectively across multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will be able to play a key part in daily manufacturing operations whilst contributing to wider group Purchasing strategy.

What's on offer

Salary is competitive based on career experience and qualifications with benefits including a 4.5 day working week.