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

International Procurement Specialist

LANGUAGES

English is essential. Fluent also in 1 other language - German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean of interest but all languages considered

LOCATION

Watford, north of London - 100% Office-based

THE COMPANY

Our client is a growing international procurement and supply chain business, providing sourcing and purchasing solutions to customers operating across the engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administrator to join a fast-paced commercial team where you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, source specialist products from global suppliers and deliver outstanding customer service to industrial clients worldwide.

THE JOB

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process for their international markets, from customer enquiry through to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will deliver commercially competitive procurement solutions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source products from UK and international suppliers
• Build and develop long-term supplier and customer relationships
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers
• Manage purchase orders through to successful completion
• Analyse technical customer requirements and identify suitable sourcing solutions
• Challenge supplier pricing to maximise value and profitability
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers and suppliers
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, procurement procedures and quality standards
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain high levels of service delivery
• Achieve individual KPIs, procurement targets and sales objectives
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Fluent English + 1 other language
• Previous experience in Customer Services, Client Relationship, Account Managing or Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing but all experiences in work will be considered
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £29,000 salary + Performance-related bonus opportunities (OTE c £35,000), Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Flexible working arrangements, Ongoing professional development and training, Career progression opportunities, Supportive and collaborative team culture, Opportunity to work with global suppliers and international customers