Procurement Specialist

Argus Vision B.V.; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing business in Hull as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll support procurement and supply chain activities for a global organization focused on innovation and sustainability. This role involves managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Generous pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement within manufacturing.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and negotiation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for timely and cost-effective material supply.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships through regular meetings.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives via market analysis.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Commercial negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Hull to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, global organisation at the forefront of their sector, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

About The Role

As Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and supplier performance. Youll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to maintain operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials.
• Support the wider procurement team with daily operations and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular site and offsite meetings.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and assist with sourcing decisions based on spend and market analysis.
• Provide data-driven insights for supplier performance reviews.
• Work collaboratively with production, technical, and operational teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Support compliance processes including supplier due diligence and onboarding.
• Understand product specifications and relevant commodity markets.
• Contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives within the supply chain.
  
  

About you:

• Strong experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing, working with a global suppliers.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and commercial negotiation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); SAP and Power BI experience preferred.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
  
  

Whats on Offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous pension contributions.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities within a global business.
  
  

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.

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