Procurement Specialist

CMC Markets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance operational excellence across its procurement function. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes and supporting various departments to achieve optimal outcomes. Key qualifications include 5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position is full-time and based in Greater London, offering a chance to make a significant impact within the company.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to the Senior Procurement Manager.
• Review and negotiate supplier contracts with Legal.
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintain segmentation framework.
• Support procurement activities including RFPs and supplier reviews.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor spend.
• Guide junior team members on best practices in procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced global organisation CMC Markets is seeking a Procurement Specialist to play a key role in driving operational excellence across our procurement function.

In this pivotal position youll act as a trusted partner to the businessmanaging end-to-end procurement processes ensuring compliance and supporting departments to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes. Youll bring structure insight and collaboration to every stage of the procurement journey.

What youll be doing

• Providing proactive administrative and operational support to the Senior Procurement Manager.
• Reviewing negotiating and finalising supplier contracts in collaboration with Legal and other key stakeholders.
• Managing supplier onboarding and maintaining the supplier management framework ensuring appropriate segmentation and oversight.
• Supporting business areas with procurement activities including RFPs contract negotiations and supplier reviews.
• Partnering with stakeholders to identify cost optimisation opportunities and monitor spend.
• Guiding and supporting junior team members promoting best practice in procurement processes and compliance.
• Maintaining professional development to meet evolving regulatory and organisational requirements.

What youll bring

• 5 years experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and multitasking ability with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Confidence working across all levels of the organisation.

Desirable

• Experience in sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement and engagement with technology vendors.
• Experience with Software Asset Management vendor risk assessment and due diligence.
• Proven expertise in contract and vendor management.

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender sexual orientation marital or civil partner status gender reassignment race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief disability or age.

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

• Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Federal Aviation Regulations,Contract Management,Supplier Management,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1