Procurement Specialist

Elevation Recruitment Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary on-target bonus up to 20

Hybrid (Work from home 3 days per week

11% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Cover

Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Death in service 6x salary

Health and wellbeing support package

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a leading global business in Leeds to recruit a Procurement Specialist into their growing team. The role focuses on leading end-to-end procurement for strategic and tactical tenders, developing category strategies and delivering value for money across the business.

You will work with stakeholders at all levels, drive cost savings and efficiency improvements, and ensure compliance with policy and contracts.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of procurement practice, contract law, and supplier and contract management.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for strategic and tactical tenders, securing stakeholder buy-in throughout the procurement cycle
• Support the Procurement Partner in developing category strategies and plans, providing market and supplier insight
• Manage procurement enquiries, assessing requests in line with policy and prioritisation processes
• Support supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance against contract terms and budgets
• Contribute to cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency initiatives aligned to procurement objectives
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements across the business
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations throughout

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be supporting a leading global business in Leeds who are looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional to deliver category strategies, drive value for money, and support stakeholders across the business.

• Discretionary on-target bonus (up to 20%)
• Hybrid (Work from home 3 days per week)
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from the company, with an option to increase to 6%/11%)
• 25 days annual leave, flexible public holidays, and the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6 x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package

The Role:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for strategic and tactical tenders, securing stakeholder buy-in throughout the procurement cycle
• Support the Procurement Partner in developing category strategies and plans, providing market and supplier insight
• Manage procurement enquiries, assessing requests in line with policy and prioritisation processes
• Support supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance against contract terms and budgets
• Contribute to cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency initiatives aligned to procurement objectives
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements across the business
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations throughout

The Person:

• Detailed knowledge of procurement practice, contract law, and supplier and contract management
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels

About Elevation Recruitment Group

Elevation Recruitment Group are a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across a range of disciplines and industries. As a business, we're committed to supporting both our clients and candidates in finding the right fit, offering a professional and consultative approach throughout the recruitment process.