PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Englishgbvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

1 month ago

About the Role

Job Description Position Title Procurement Specialist Department Finance & Operations Reporting To Senior Procurement Manager Location Birmingham (5 days on site) Salary 30K Start Date: MUST BE ABLE TO START WITHIN 1 MONTH Position Summary Are YOU a budding Procurement Specialist, based in the midlands? This is an incredible opportunity to further your experience in the automotive industry, at a time of enormous change in the industry. You’ll be moving in with one of the UK’s most well-known home-grown manufacturers, working with a company with years of brand recognition, and long term, stable financial backing. This role will be working with all teams in the business, and focusses on maintaining compliant, ensuring cost-efficiency and managing suppliers and governance. You will be at the centre of procurement operations, responsible for supplier sourcing, management, evaluation, negotiation and performance monitoring. A great opportunity for someone early career looking to get a breadth of experience at a very fast pace! Key Responsibilities Procurement Management <ul> <li>Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) issuance.</li> <li>Review procurement requests and ensure completeness of business requirements.</li> <li>Develop and maintain Scope of Work (SOW) documents together with requesting departments.</li> <li>Conduct supplier sourcing, market research, and supplier qualification activities.</li> <li>Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations in accordance with company procurement policies.</li> <li>Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms.</li> <li>Ensure procurement activities comply with approved budgets and internal approval authorities.</li> <li>Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the procurement system.</li> </ul> Business Procurement Support Support procurement activities related to: <ul> <li>Marketing campaigns</li> <li>Trade shows and exhibitions</li> <li>Customer events</li> <li>Advertising and media services</li> <li>Logistics and vehicle transportation</li> <li>Consultancy services</li> <li>Project-based outsourced services</li> <li>OEM-related business activities</li> </ul> Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Project teams to understand business requirements and procurement priorities. Administrative Procurement Support Manage procurement activities related to: <ul> <li>Office supplies</li> <li>IT equipment</li> <li>Office services and facilities</li> <li>Travel services</li> <li>Employee welfare programmes</li> <li>Training services</li> <li>Fixed assets</li> </ul> Supplier Management <ul> <li>Build and maintain a qualified supplier database.</li> <li>Conduct supplier onboarding and due diligence checks.</li> <li>Manage supplier performance reviews and supplier scorecards.</li> <li>Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost optimisation.</li> <li>Support contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.</li> </ul> Procurement Governance and Compliance <ul> <li>Ensure procurement requests are supported by approved budgets.</li> <li>Verify procurement documentation is complete and properly approved.</li> <li>Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and internal controls.</li> <li>Support conflict of interest reviews and supplier compliance assessments.</li> <li>Maintain procurement records and audit trails.</li> <li>Assist with procurement reporting and spend analysis.</li> </ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul> <li>Work closely with Finance to support budget control and payment processes.</li> <li>Partner with business stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.</li> <li>Provide procurement guidance and support to internal departments.</li> <li>Participate in procurement process improvement initiatives.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Experience Education <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related discipline.</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>Minimum 3 years of procurement experience.</li> <li>Experience in both indirect procurement and business/project procurement preferred.</li> <li>Experience in automotive, manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or multinational environments is advantageous.</li> <li>Experience managing supplier RFQs, negotiations, and contracts.</li> <li>Experience working within procurement systems and ERP platforms.</li> </ul> Skills and Competencies <ul> <li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Excellent stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.</li> <li>High attention to detail and organisational skills.</li> <li>Good understanding of procurement governance and internal controls.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) preferred.</li> <li>Knowledge of UK procurement regulations and supplier compliance requirements.</li> <li>Experience supporting sales and marketing procurement activities.</li> <li>Experience in automotive OEM or automotive distribution environment is highly desirable.</li> </ul> Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) <ul> <li>Procurement savings achieved.</li> <li>Supplier delivery and performance metrics.</li> <li>Procurement cycle time.</li> <li>PO issuance accuracy.</li> <li>Budget compliance rate.</li> <li>Supplier onboarding and compliance completion rate.</li> <li>Internal stakeholder satisfaction.</li> <li>Procurement policy compliance.</li> </ul>

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