PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Talent; Batley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Development opportunities

On-site parking

25 days holidays

Job summary

Talent is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist for a permanent full-time position in Batley. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials and services for furniture manufacturing, ensuring cost-efficiency and reliable supplier relationships to maintain uninterrupted production schedules.

You will evaluate suppliers, manage purchase orders, and monitor performance while collaborating with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain/related field.
• CIPS qualification or progress toward is preferred.
• Proven procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing or furniture production.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with materials used in furniture manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, foams, finishes, packaging, and hardware.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to achieve best value.
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams.
• Track market trends, material availability, and price fluctuations.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, procurement or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Procurement specialist required on a permanent full time basis

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location - Batley
Full time Permanent, Full time
Working Hours:Monday to Thursday - 7am - 5.15pm or 6am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday
Salary:£28k per annum (depending on experience)
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, and services required for furniture manufacturing. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining high quality standards, reliable supplier relationships, and uninterrupted production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, foams, finishes, packaging, and hardware
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to achieve best value
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with production schedules and inventory requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues
• Collaborate closely with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams
• Track market trends, material availability, and price fluctuations
• Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or sustainability
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier documentation

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Procurement, or a related field - preferred.
• CIPS qualification (Or working towards) - preferred
• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within manufacturing or furniture production
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Familiarity with materials used in furniture manufacturing
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience sourcing sustainable or FSC-certified materials
• Knowledge of international sourcing and logistics
• CIPS certification or working toward professional procurement qualifications
• Experience managing multiple suppliers across different material categories

• Cost-conscious decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Ethical and sustainable sourcing mindset

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development. Full trained given if needed
• On-site parking and modern office - with onsite café
• 25 days holidays plus stats

we are an equal opportunities employer.