Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Glouceter or Dudley

£-Attractive salary plus benefits

This leading waste operator is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to take responsibility for the procurement of all parts, material and commodities at two of the company s Energy from Waste facilities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Implementing group procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
• Overseeing the full procurement process, including preparing tenders, reviewing and placing orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborating with plant engineers and other teams to define requirements, resolve issues with goods and services, and support group-wide procurement initiatives.
• Monitoring purchasing activity, maintaining pricing structures, and preparing reports to track performance and support decision-making.
• Liaising with accounts payable to ensure timely invoice payments and supporting continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally educated to A level standard
• Minimum 3 years experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience in purchasing commodities and project management
• Proficient in use of MS Office, especially Excel
• CIPS qualification desirable
• Current knowledge of best practice in procurement
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to re-evaluate priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri and can be based at the company s Energy from Waste facilities in Gloucester or Dudley.

Ref: J9632