Procurement Specialist

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Procurement Specialist in Birmingham. Responsible for managing indirect procurement categories, you will negotiate contracts and build supplier relationships while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 Days' Holiday + Inclusive of Bank Holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

50% Discount for Friends and Family at Restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Procurement, especially with supplier selection & negotiations.
• Ambitious and eager to learn, supporting high-profile projects.
• Ideally experience in Indirect Procurement Categories.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents.
• Source new suppliers and materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Tender Management

Client Relationship Building

Education

MCIPS Qualification or equivalent

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Location: Colmore Row Head Office, Birmingham - Hybrid Working Available

Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be part of a team focused on Indirect Procurement Categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services. Your typical day-to-day will include meeting with suppliers, supporting with contract negotiations & tenders, RFI's, and implementing supplier agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents
• Source new Suppliers and Materials
• Negotiate with Suppliers
• Implement Category Plans

About You

Ideally you will have demonstrable experience in Procurement, and ideally some experience with supplier selection & negotiations, as well as tender management. We are looking for someone ambitious who is eager to learn as there are a range of high-profile projects to support, as well as the chance to join a business widely known for its internal progression & development opportunities.

Key Skills

• Previous experience in a Procurement position as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant or otherwise.
• Ideally some knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management & Tendering, with a desire to be client facing and visit & develop relationships with suppliers.
• MCIPS Qualification / equivalent or working towards is beneficial but not essential.

The role is based at our Head Office in Birmingham, with an expectation to be on-site 3 days per week.

• 33 Days' Holiday + Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.