Hybrid Procurement Specialist: Drive Savings & Strategy

Elite Search Solutions; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Search Solutions in the UK is expanding its procurement team and seeks a motivated professional to join on a hybrid basis in Leamington Spa.

The role suits someone with 1–4 years of procurement experience, a strong analytical mindset and solid Excel skills who wants a varied career in category management and cost-base reduction for diverse clients.

You will work with top brands across industries, manage tenders and negotiations, and deliver measurable savings within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of procurement experience.
• Graduate with strong academic background.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and quick to learn new systems.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to create category management approaches that deliver savings.
• Develop procurement strategies to secure agreement to proposed solutions.
• Create and manage tenders/auctions from start to finish.
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate best commercial results.
• Present tender/auction/negotiation results to key stakeholders.
• Use tools and processes to deliver rapid cost savings and performance improvements.
• Source UK and worldwide suppliers to meet needs.
• Deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Continuous review of client spend data to identify quick wins.

Skills

Procurement

Data analysis

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Elite Search Solutions in the UK is expanding its procurement team and seeks a motivated professional to join on a hybrid basis in Leamington Spa.

The role suits someone with 1–4 years of procurement experience, a strong analytical mindset and solid Excel skills who wants a varied career in category management and cost-base reduction for diverse clients.

You will work with top brands across industries, manage tenders and negotiations, and deliver measurable savings within agreed timelines.