Procurement Specialist

83zero Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Job summary

83zero Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the on-site procurement team. You will support cost estimation, supplier negotiations and category strategies while coordinating product launches and supplier development.

The role emphasizes working with internal stakeholders to optimize costs and drive innovation for new product development in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or technical purchasing.
• Initial experience in international sourcing, supply chain management or product development.
• Knowledge of strategic purchasing and forward sourcing.
• Experience in project management, ideally within an agile environment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage RfQs, supplier negotiations and supplier awarding.
• Support cost estimation, cost control and cost optimization.
• Implement global category strategies within product development.
• Involve suppliers early to identify innovation opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement scheduling and product launches.
• Prepare supplier risk analyses and procurement documentation.
• Maintain ERP master data and obtain material compliance certificates.
• Report on sourcing activities and project KPIs.

Skills

Manufacturing purchasing

International sourcing

Strategic purchasing

Project management

Data analysis

SAP/MS Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Chelmsford - Onsite

£40,000-£45,000

Global Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Product Development

I'm currently working with a leading international technology and manufacturing business who are looking to bring a Procurement Specialist into their growing procurement team.

You'll play a key role in supporting new product development, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize costs, drive innovation and support successful product launches.

The role is based in Chelmsford and requires on-site working.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage RfQs, supplier negotiations and supplier awarding.
• Support cost estimation, cost control and cost optimization.
• Implement global category strategies within product development.
• Involve suppliers early to identify innovation opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement scheduling and product launches.
• Prepare supplier risk analyses and procurement documentation.
• Maintain ERP master data and obtain material compliance certificates.
• Report on sourcing activities and project KPIs.

Experience Required

• Experience in manufacturing or technical purchasing.
• Initial experience in international sourcing, supply chain management or product development.
• Knowledge of strategic purchasing and forward sourcing.
• Experience in project management, ideally within an agile environment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of mechanical processing.
• Experience with supplier development and evaluation.
• Exposure to global procurement environments.

Salary

£40,000-£45,000

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday
• BUPA Insurance
• Pension

Tim Stock