Procurement Specialist

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Procurement Specialist to join their team. The role involves managing supplier relationships and procurement of parts, alongside ensuring compliance with all regulations. Successful candidates will have a degree in a procurement discipline and be working towards a CIPS qualification. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth in your Procurement career.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Health & Safety training

Qualifications

• Proven track record in achieving cost reductions.
• Experience in medium to large manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of parts and tooling within a designated category.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and legislative requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage issues promptly.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in procurement discipline

Working towards CIPS qualification

Job description

Looking to take your Procurement career to the next level? Team Swift is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Procurement Specialist to join our team!

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for the procurement of parts and associated tooling within a designated category of spend. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that is renowned for innovation, quality construction, stylish design, and outstanding value.

The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified and competent Procurement Specialist with an established track record in a medium to large manufacturing-based company. You will have a procurement background with strong negotiation skills, excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively manage and develop a reliable and sustainable supplier base in a high-pressure environment and challenging, fast-moving market.

What a typical day looks like as a Procurement Specialist at Swift:

If you are an experienced Procurement Specialist with a proven track record in achieving cost reductions, we want to hear from you! You will work closely with the new Product Development teams to ensure the smooth introduction of new suppliers and parts to suit the business development plans.

In this role, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with new and existing suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, delivery, quality and service, and reacting accordingly to issues and opportunities. You will be required to undertake RFQ's and tenders, evaluate costs, and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors as and when required. Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure any regulations or legislative requirements (where applicable) on the supply or sourcing of components are fully met, (e.g. GDPR, Furniture and Fire Regulations, Type Approval, Plastic Tax, and general product certification/licences (FLEGT/ FSC/ PEFC etc), are maintained through regular monitoring and auditing of suppliers
• Ensure certificates of origin, weight and dimension data and photographs are provided in a timely manner
• Ensure the requirements of the Modern Slavery act and the company's ethical code are maintained at all times within the supply chain
• Liaise closely with and support the Material Control, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Accounts and Operational functions of the business to ensure that supplier issues and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have a degree or equivalent in a procurement discipline and be working towards a CIPS qualification. You will be experienced in working with multiple supplier accounts simultaneously and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

At Team Swift, we value our employees and offer a supportive working environment. We ensure that our employees understand the importance of their Health & Safety responsibilities in line with the company's Health & Safety policies.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a growing team and take your Procurement career to the next level! Apply today!