Procurement Specialist

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accident repair group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their Procurement Department. Responsibilities include sourcing, buying goods and services, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong contract negotiations skills, and be proficient in SAP. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, with extensive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing apps

Cycle scheme

Gym discounts

Retail and restaurant discounts

Life and health insurance

Virtual GP

Enhanced family pay benefits

Free fruit and pizza

Referral bonuses

Recognition rewards

Team event budget

Discounted LV insurance

Paid breaks

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension contributions

Modern, clean working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in supplier negotiations and SLA drafting.
• Strong understanding of contract and supplier management.
• Proficient in IT; SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Building a world-class Procurement function.
• Overseeing daily procurement operations across all active sites.
• Creating and reviewing contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Data analysis

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Advert

Procurement Specialist

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an increase after a 6-month probation.

Hours: 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Halo ARC Bognor Regis

Halo is the industry-leading UK-based accident repair group, with 35 established accident repair centres across the UK, and we are still growing.

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform for excellent training, development, and employee packages.

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our industry-leading Accident Repair Centre business. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Procurement Department, supporting the Procurement Manager in developing procurement frameworks and strategies. Your responsibilities will include sourcing, purchasing goods & services, and supporting the strategic direction of procurement.

You will report to and work closely with the Procurement Manager in a modern, fast-paced environment, transforming the Procurement Department, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the procurement process.

We aim to create the next generation of repair centres driven by service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be part of it!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Building a world-class Procurement function to support the growth of the UK's fastest-growing accident repair business.
2. Overseeing daily procurement operations across all active sites.
3. Setting up procurement frameworks for new site launches, including approved suppliers, budgets, and stock lists.
4. Working with Procurement and Finance to forecast spend, track budgets, and identify trends.
5. Negotiating stronger commercial terms to support the Procurement Manager.
6. Managing and developing a junior buyer, focusing on supplier consolidation and process improvement.
7. Creating, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
8. Reviewing purchasing data to ensure value through Total Cost Ownership (TCO).
9. Driving a centralized procurement function using SharePoint, automation, and AI.
10. Ensuring accurate PO processes and supplier compliance with contractual terms.
11. Working effectively in a results-driven environment.

Candidate Requirements:

1. 5+ years’ experience in supplier negotiations and SLA drafting.
2. Motivated, proactive, and able to work at pace.
3. Strong understanding of contract and supplier management.
4. Ability to analyze spend data, control costs, and improve efficiencies.
5. Highly organized with attention to detail.
6. Proficient in IT; SAP experience is advantageous.
7. Team player with experience working under tight deadlines.
8. Experience managing budgets and aligning purchases with financial plans.
9. UK Driving Licence; some travel required for new site openings.

Our Values:

• Be Proud
• Keep It Simple
• Do the Right Thing

And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Life and health insurance
• Virtual GP
• Enhanced family pay benefits
• Free fruit and pizza
• Referral bonuses
• Recognition rewards
• Team event budget
• Discounted LV insurance
• Paid breaks
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Modern, clean working environment

We are committed to equality and inclusion. For more details or to apply, contact us at [e-mail] or call 01243 546185. We aim to respond within 24 hours.