Global Sourcing Pro: International Procurement Specialist

Language Business; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company pension

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Language Business in Watford is seeking an International Procurement Specialist to manage the complete procurement process for international markets, from enquiry to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver competitive procurement solutions while ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Fluent English plus at least one additional language.
• Experience in Customer Services, Client Relationships, Account Managing, Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement process for international markets from enquiry to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement.
• Source products from UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers.
• Manage purchase orders through to successful completion.
• Analyse customer requirements and identify sourcing solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance and strive for value and profitability.
• Work with Sales, Operations and Finance to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Fluent English

Other language

Negotiation

Supplier management

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Professional telephone manner

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Job description

Language Business in Watford is seeking an International Procurement Specialist to manage the complete procurement process for international markets, from enquiry to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver competitive procurement solutions while ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional service.