Procurement Specialist

Certain Advantage Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Bristol on an initial contract until June 2026. This hybrid role involves managing strategic aluminium suppliers, delivering MFT projects, and overseeing procurement strategies. Key responsibilities include supplier selection, project management, and ensuring supplier performance. Ideal candidates should possess solid experience in procurement and supplier management to contribute to company-wide cost improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium suppliers and ensure alignment with procurement strategy.
• Deliver MFT projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Oversee end-to-end management of the Aluminium ConBid process.
• Support cost improvement programs and deployment of commodity strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and development activities.
• Supervise Transfer of Work activities and manage supplier-related risks.
• Manage MFT project planning, reporting, and financial adherence.
• Develop and maintain key supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct calls for tender and lead supplier selection processes.
• Ensure supplier performance targets are defined and monitored.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and assessments.

Job description

Procurement Specialist / Buyer

Certain Advantage are hiring for a Procurement Specialist based in Filton.

This role is on an initial contract basis till June 2026 and is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium (extrusions) suppliers and ensure alignment with company procurement strategy.
• Deliver MFT projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Oversee end-to-end management of the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimisation, and mitigation of contractual risks.
• Support company-wide cost improvement programs and deployment of commodity strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and development activities, ensuring contracts and systems are aligned.
• Supervise Transfer of Work activities and manage supplier-related risks (financial, strategic, monopoly).

Individual Accountabilities

• Manage MFT project planning, reporting, and financial adherence.
• Develop and maintain key supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct calls for tender, lead supplier selection processes, and negotiate contract terms.
• Ensure supplier performance targets are defined and monitored (cost, quality, delivery).
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and assessments, supporting development initiatives.

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