PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to enhance their team's operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years of procurement experience, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and a degree in Supply Chain or related fields. The role includes responsibilities in supplier sourcing, compliance, and cost optimization, contributing to enhancing the company's procurement strategy. Applicants should send their CV in PDF format to the provided HR email.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing.
• Shipping experience is preferable.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers.
• Process and track purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field

Tools

Maritime business software systems

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with a strong background in sourcing and purchasing to join our international team. The ideal candidate will bring solid procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset to support our global operations.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Sourcing Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability.
• Purchase Order Management Process and track purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring Monitor and assess supplier performance against KPIs such as cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with operators, regional managers and technical team to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Data Analysis Leverage data analysis to identify cost trends and areas for improvements, contributing to cost control strategies.
• Cost Optimization Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across procurement activities.
• Compliance & Governance Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Market Intelligence Stay updated on market trends, pricing movements, and supplier innovations to support procurement strategy.

Skills Capabilities Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing. Shipping experience is preferable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
• Charismatic and reliable team player, able to work effectively across desks and time zones in an international organization.
• Familiarity with maritime business software systems.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Attributes / Personality

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

If you are selected, you will be continuously assessed not only on the basis of your performance, but also on the basis of your attitude and behavior. Cultural fit and adherence to Company values is of paramount importance. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Please apply with a full résumé, salary expectation and contact details to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. We only accept CVs in pdf format. (Application deadline: 28 October 2025)

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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