Procurement Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global social media company seeks a Procurement Specialist to enhance their procurement functions in the UK. The role involves managing low-value purchasing for various services and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience in procurement, and strong analytical skills. This position requires strategic thinking and effective project management capabilities to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience preferred, with indirect categories management.
• English proficiency as a primary working language.
• Familiarity with procurement-related laws and supplier management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage Below-Clip-Value Procurement Category.
• Coordinate collaboration with Procurement Category teams.
• Develop BCL strategies and lead project reviews.

Skills

Strategic & Analytical Skills

Project Management

Business Negotiation

Data Analysis

Procurement Category Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

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Our client, a global and innovative social media company, is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their business in the UK.

Position Title

Procurement Specialist

Position Type

FTE 12 months

Start Date

ASAP

Location

London, UK

Contact:

Felix C | [phone]

Purpose of Role:

EMEA Procurement Specialist for low-value purchasing of Professional services, HR services, Travel and Customized goods category.

Responsibilities:

• Below-Clip-Value (BCL) Procurement Category Management
• Deliver flexible, efficient, and compliant BCL procurement support worldwide
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead robust implementation of solutions
• Proactively address challenges and capitalise on optimisation opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate and promote collaboration with Procurement Category teams and regional operations
• Respond promptly to category needs and mobilise internal/external resources
• Ensure timely delivery of key projects while closely working with different teams
• Stakeholder Support & Process Governance
• Provide comprehensive support to upstream/downstream teams
• Serve as the global process owner for BCL procurement projects
• Deliver critical guidance to teams that manage data, system, process and vendors
• Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Develop BCL strategies for categories in charge
• Lead project reviews to mitigate risks on a regular basis
• Establish business-orientated vendor management methodology that benefits the Procurement Category teams and overseas teams
• Education & Experience
• English proficiency as a primary working language.
• 3+ years of procurement experience preferred, with at least 2-3 indirect categories management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or above (full-time accredited program).
• Strategic & Analytical Skills
• Strategic systems thinking and logical analysis capabilities.
• Excellent coordination and project management skills, with high professionalism and ethics.
• Legal & Compliance Knowledge
• Familiarity with procurement-related laws, local regulations, and basic supplier management principles.
• Procurement Expertise
• Proficient in business negotiation, cost control, and procurement category best practices.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and resource coordination.
• Personal Attributes
• Mature, responsible, and adaptable with strong learning agility.
• Resilient under pressure, solution-driven, and open to change and challenges.