Procurement and Supplier Expansion Specialist

3 weeks ago


Nationwide, United Kingdom Cracking Recruitment Full time

Job Summary:

Crack Recruitment is seeking a skilled Procurement and Supplier Expansion Specialist to join their team. This exciting opportunity will allow you to utilise your expertise in procurement and supplier management to drive business growth and excellence.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing procurement processes, with a strong understanding of international market dynamics and a ability to work across diverse regions and cultures.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the identification and negotiation of new suppliers worldwide
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms for the business while adhering to company standards
  • Manage and maintain a robust network of transport suppliers, ensuring coverage, scale, and quality
  • Support the Global Head of Supply and wider management team with competitive tendering processes
  • Address customer complaints and invoice queries in a timely and professional manner

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Proven experience in procurement and supplier management, ideally with rail operators, coach operators, bus, and taxi companies
  • Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favourable supplier agreements
  • Exceptional relationship management skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining supplier partnerships
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits:

This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary of £40,000, plus annual bonuses and benefits package. The company also offers 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, as well as length of service awards and additional holiday allowance after reaching key milestones.



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