Procurement Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to enhance its supply chain operations. This exciting role involves managing purchase orders, optimising processes, and ensuring timely deliveries to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about driving supply chain excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring purchase orders to align with requirements.
• Optimising ordering parameters to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshooting delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's supply chain and ensuring the timely delivery of the right parts and services to meet customer needs.

This role is on a contract basis currently up until November with the possibility of extension. This role is offers both PAYE or Umbrella rates.

In this Procurement Specialist position, your responsibilities will include:

- Managing and monitoring purchase orders to align with requirements

- Optimising ordering parameters to improve efficiency and responsiveness

- Handling reordering tasks after rejections, scrap, or damages

- Monitoring delivery forecasts and 'line of balance through regular supplier interactions

- Participating in supplier performance reviews and providing feedback

- Troubleshooting delivery issues, goods receipt, and invoice discrepancies

- Analysing MRP and supply exception messages to identify and resolve problems

To be successful in this Procurement Specialist role, you will need:

- Proven experience working in a supply chain environment

- Familiarity with using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

- Strong customer service and the ability to communicate effectively

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to optimise supply chain processes

- Adaptability and a keen interest in learning and taking on new challenges

In return, the company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. If you are an experienced Procurement Specialist who is passionate about driving supply chain excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply for the Procurement Specialist position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.