Procurement Specialist

Michael Page; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, purpose-driven business in Ivy Chimneys is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support their procurement processes. You will assist with purchase orders, supplier negotiations, and compliance while promoting safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on procurement experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a dynamic workplace focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in procurement is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration across teams.
• Ability to handle competing tasks and prioritise effectively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement processes in line with company policies.
• Conduct supplier research and negotiate for quality supply.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify procurement risks.

Skills

Hands-on experience in procurement

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Qualification in procurement or related field

Job description

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Our client is a growing, purpose-driven business operating in the resource recovery and environmental services sector. Committed to innovation and sustainability, they focus on transforming waste into reusable materials to support a circular economy. With strong values around care, integrity, and future-focused operations, they are expanding their procurement scope and offer a diverse and dynamic workplace. Their team is collaborative, safety-conscious, and aligned around long-term environmental goals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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  Support end-to-end procurement processes in line with company policies.
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  Assist with purchase orders, vendor on-boarding, and maintaining approved supplier records.
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  Conduct supplier research and negotiations to secure cost-effective, quality supply.
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  Monitor supplier performance and coordinate regular review sessions.
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  Ensure all procurement activity complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
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  Proactively identify procurement risks and escalate them as needed.
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  Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline operations.
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  Generate procurement reports and respond to procurement-related inquiries.
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  Provide support for strategic procurement initiatives and sourcing strategies.
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  Collaborate closely with the Purchasing Officer to ensure efficient procurement operations.
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  Promote and uphold company safety standards and contribute to a positive safety culture.
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  Ensure quality standards are met and report any non-compliance.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in procurement and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You're organised, analytic, and confident working across teams and suppliers to support purchasing, compliance, and process improvement. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks are essential. You're proactive in resolving supplier issues, comfortable using procurement systems, and able to adapt to a dynamic, evolving business. Experience in a similar procurement role is required, and a qualification in procurement or a related field is highly regarded.