Indirect Procurement Specialist: Cost Savings & Suppliers

Gripple; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share ownership

Pension 15%

32 days holiday

Private healthcare

Job summary

Gripple in Sheffield is seeking an experienced procurement coordinator to join our supply chain team. You will support purchasing activities, supplier and category management, and cost optimisation projects in a dynamic environment.

The role requires proven procurement experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and suppliers while driving value and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Commercial awareness with experience in purchasing and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase requisitions, RFQs and raising and expediting purchase orders, following up on delivery dates and keeping relevant stakeholders informed.
• Procuring goods and services that meet requirements, benchmarking and best practice tools to ensure value for money and comprehensive evaluation.
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business values and requirements.
• Procurement administration tasks, including accurate data entry into relevant systems, resolving invoice queries and supporting the processing of invoices.
• Conducting research on suppliers and markets.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal departments and stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to make business savings and improve terms of business with suppliers.
• Responding to general enquiries in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing the supply chain function group inbox on behalf of the indirect team.
• Supporting the management and development of assigned indirect procurement categories, including supplier performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Gripple in Sheffield is seeking an experienced procurement coordinator to join our supply chain team. You will support purchasing activities, supplier and category management, and cost optimisation projects in a dynamic environment.

The role requires proven procurement experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and suppliers while driving value and process improvements.