Procurement Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global social media company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to handle low-value purchasing for various categories. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in procurement management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive procurement strategies. This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence procurement processes within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience preferred.
• Legal & compliance knowledge relevant to procurement.
• Fluent in English as a primary working language.

Responsibilities

• Manage Below-Clip-Value (BCL) procurement category.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities.
• Provide comprehensive support to stakeholders and teams.

Skills

Strategic Systems Thinking

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Business Negotiation

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Our client, a global and innovative social media company, is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their business in the UK.

Position Title

Procurement Specialist

Position Type

FTE 12 months

Start Date

ASAP

Location

London, UK

Contact:

Felix C | [phone]

Purpose of Role:

EMEA Procurement Specialist for low-value purchasing of Professional services, HR services, Travel and Customized goods category.

Responsibilities:

• Below-Clip-Value (BCL) Procurement Category Management
• Deliver flexible, efficient, and compliant BCL procurement support worldwide
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead robust implementation of solutions
• Proactively address challenges and capitalise on optimisation opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate and promote collaboration with Procurement Category teams and regional operations
• Respond promptly to category needs and mobilise internal/external resources
• Ensure timely delivery of key projects while closely working with different teams
• Stakeholder Support & Process Governance
• Provide comprehensive support to upstream/downstream teams
• Serve as the global process owner for BCL procurement projects
• Deliver critical guidance to teams that manage data, system, process and vendors
• Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Develop BCL strategies for categories in charge
• Lead project reviews to mitigate risks on a regular basis
• Establish business-orientated vendor management methodology that benefits the Procurement Category teams and overseas teams
• Education & Experience
• English proficiency as a primary working language.
• 3+ years of procurement experience preferred, with at least 2-3 indirect categories management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or above (full-time accredited program).
• Strategic & Analytical Skills
• Strategic systems thinking and logical analysis capabilities.
• Excellent coordination and project management skills, with high professionalism and ethics.
• Legal & Compliance Knowledge
• Familiarity with procurement-related laws, local regulations, and basic supplier management principles.
• Procurement Expertise
• Proficient in business negotiation, cost control, and procurement category best practices.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and resource coordination.
• Personal Attributes
• Mature, responsible, and adaptable with strong learning agility.
• Resilient under pressure, solution-driven, and open to change and challenges.