Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

TRS Staffing Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in the UK is looking for a Lead Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement process for goods. The role involves overseeing POs from negotiation to fulfillment, advising management on projects, and handling supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in sourcing and procurement, especially in manufacturing or engineering environments. This position offers flexibility in working hours and focuses on the health and development of its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health and well-being investments

Qualifications

• Considerable experience within sourcing, procurement, and supply chain.
• Preferably experience within a Manufacturing or Engineering Business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods.
• Manage POs from RFQ, negotiation, placement, maintenance, and follow-up.
• Advise managers regarding projects and procedures.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Job description

Lead Procurement Specialist

We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry-leading.

Partner with the best

As a Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods. You will apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

Responsibility for :

• Managing PO, from RFQ (request for quote), negotiation, PO placement, maintenance and follow up / fulfilment. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
• Advising Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered.
• Contributing to project as a team member or leading small projects. Work goals typically take 3-6 months to complete with results / impact typically occurring 2-12 months after the event

To be successful in this role you will :

• Have considerable experience within sourcing, procurement and supply chain. Preferably within a Manufacturing or Engineering Business.

Benefits :

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit in everything in and work when you are the most productive
• We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.