Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team in Heywood. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of new business and existing suppliers, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practice initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing 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)