Procurement Specialist

Certain Advantage; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a Procurement Specialist based in Filton, England. This hybrid role involves managing aluminium suppliers, delivering MFT projects, and overseeing procurement processes, with a contract lasting until June 2026. Ideal candidates will excel in supplier management and negotiation.

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.

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.
• Enable key subcontractors to comply with company contract terms.
• Ensure consistency between contracts, ConBid system, and ERP tools (SAP).

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