Procurement Specialist

Roc Search GmbH; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Procurement Specialist for a 6-12 month contract in Swindon. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days on-site work and involves managing operational procurement within manufacturing sectors such as rail and automotive. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills, experience with RFQ's, and the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, specifically in manufacturing environments like rail or automotive.
• Ability to expedite orders and raise purchase orders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational procurement activities.
• Engage in contract negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to procurement performance.

Skills

Operational procurement

Contract and pricing negotiations

RFQ's experience

KPI management

Job description

Overview

I am working with a key client who are looking for a Procurement Specialist to start ASAP for an 6-12 month contract.

Hybrid working (2- 3 days on site / 2-3 days remote) from their site in Swindon.

This role is inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Main duties and experience needed;

• Operational procurement
• Procurement in a manufacturing environment; ideally rail, automotive, aerospace, marine, electronics, mechanical, fabrication
• Expediting orders
• Raising POs
• Liaising with suppliers and across Engineering team / internal stakeholders
• Contract and pricing negotiations
• KPI's
• Dashboards
• RFQ's