Procurement Officer

Rullion Managed Services; Immingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company is looking for a Procurement Specialist focusing on vendor management. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, and performance monitoring. You will manage supplier details, streamline processes in procurement, and work closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as experience in procurement or supply chain support. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£34,000 and additional benefits, including a pension and holidays.

Benefits

Pension

Incentive plan

25 Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work with procurement software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and supply chain principles.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process from initiation to completed onboarding.
• Negotiate and implement VPI Terms in collaboration with Legal.
• Maintain KPI completion timelines and new supplier onboarding records.
• Remove duplicate suppliers in the system.
• Update addresses, contact details, documents, and attachments within Maximo.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Procurement software knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience in procurement or supply chain

Membership or eligibility for CIPS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Vendor Management

Location

Immingham or Damhead Creek

Contract Type

12-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Salary

£30,000-£34,000

Benefits

Pension, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays

About VPI

VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition.

Our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects, delivering decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.

The Role

Supplier risk management is critical to the success of our business. This role focuses on supplier evaluation, onboarding, and performance monitoring to ensure we manage our diverse range of suppliers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding

Manage the process from initiation to completed onboarding, collaborating with Requisitioners, Suppliers, Site Leads, and Legal.

Negotiate and implement VPI Terms in collaboration with Legal where required.

Maintain KPI completion timelines and new supplier onboarding records.

Supplier Rationalisation

Remove duplicate suppliers in the system, understanding the impact on future requirements.

Supplier Details Management

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiencies in vendor management.

Update addresses, contact details, documents, and attachments within Maximo.

Supplier Audits

Re-evaluate suppliers and update documentation in Maximo.

Identify and implement workflow improvements

Configure categories for Maximo (Tier 1, 2, and 3) in conjunction with Achilles for registered suppliers.

Update and manage certifications in Maximo.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work with procurement software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and supply chain principles.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

The Person

Experience in a procurement or supply chain support role is essential.

Membership or eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage.

Why Join VPI?

Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow.

Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways and competitive benefits.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.