Procurement Specialist

Identify Talent; Goole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in East Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to expand its procurement function. You will support strategy development and management of supplier relationships while overseeing sourcing and category management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and is CIPS qualified or working towards it. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex procurement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of Contract Law and Commercial contracts.
• Experience managing indirect spend.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Indirect Procurement strategy.
• Manage tenders, RFQs and benchmarking exercises to evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure robust contracts are in place.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy development

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Reference: 936

Location: East Yorkshire

Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

We are currently representing a role on behalf of our industry leading client at their site based in the East Yorkshire region.

A leading UK manufacturer, known for its consistent growth and operational excellence, is expanding its procurement function and now seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to join its evolving team.

Main Duties

• Support the development and execution of the Indirect Procurement strategy.
• Manage tenders, RFQs and benchmarking exercises to evaluate supplier proposals.
• Make commercially sound recommendations aligned with business needs.
• Oversee sourcing and category management of indirect spend areas.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure robust contracts are in place.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop innovative sourcing solutions that enhance cost, service and quality year-on-year.

Person Specification

• Experience leading complex procurement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of Contract Law and Commercial contracts.
• Experience managing indirect spend.
• CIPS qualified or working towards