Procurement Specialist

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in Bognor Regis is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement frameworks and strategies. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and overseeing daily operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in supplier negotiations and contract management. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits including health programs and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in supplier negotiations and SLA drafting.
• Strong contract and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze spend data and drive efficiencies.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in developing procurement frameworks.
• Oversee daily procurement operations across all sites.
• Negotiate stronger commercial terms leveraging growth.
• Manage and develop a junior buyer.
• Drive a centralized procurement function.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

SLA drafting

Contract management

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Procurement Specialist

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an increase upon successful completion of a 6-month probation.

Hours: 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Halo ARC Bognor Regis

Willingness to travel to our site locations as needed.

Halo is the industry-leading UK-based accident repair group with 35 established centres across the UK, and we are still growing.

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, providing Halo with an unrivalled platform for training, development, and employee packages.

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Accident Repair Centre business. You will support the Procurement Manager in developing procurement frameworks and strategies, sourcing and purchasing goods & services, and supporting the strategic direction of procurement.

You will work closely with the Procurement Manager in a modern, fast-paced environment, managing contracts, supplier relationships, and the entire procurement process.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

1. Building a world-class Procurement function to support our growth.
2. Overseeing daily procurement operations across all sites.
3. Setting up procurement frameworks for new site launches.
4. Forecasting spend, tracking budgets, and analyzing trends.
5. Negotiating stronger commercial terms leveraging Halo’s growth.
6. Managing and developing a junior buyer.
7. Creating, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
8. Ensuring value through Total Cost Ownership (TCO).
9. Driving a centralized procurement function through SharePoint, automation, and AI.
10. Ensuring accurate PO processes and supplier compliance.
11. Working in a results-driven, fast-paced environment.

Requirements include:

• 5+ years’ experience in supplier negotiations and SLA drafting.
• Strong contract and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze spend data and drive efficiencies.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in IT; SAP experience advantageous.
• Experience working to tight deadlines and budgets.
• Willingness to travel for site openings.

Our Values:

• Be Proud
• Keep It Simple
• Do the Right Thing

We offer an excellent package, including benefits like health and wellbeing programs, pension, holiday entitlement, and career progression opportunities.

Halo is committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace. For more information or to apply, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 01243 546185. We aim to respond within 24 hours.