Procurement Specialist: Sourcing, Negotiation & Supply Planning

Richmond Work Match; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free bike rides for you and a +1

25 days holiday pro rata + bank H

Private Medical Insurance & Cashplan

MYNDUP therapy and career coaching

Annual personal development budget

Free lunch on Friday

Enhanced Parental Leave

Regular Socials

Birthday off

Childcare salary sacrifice

Descripción de la vacante

Richmond Work Match is seeking a procurement-focused professional in Southwark, London, to translate stock needs into supplier orders and manage supplier relationships. You will work with Inventory Controller and operations teams to keep the supply pipeline running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You will negotiate to source high-quality materials within budget, maintain records, and support invoicing while ensuring on-time delivery. This onsite role requires five days in the office.

Formación

• 1–2 years in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination role
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of building effective supplier relationships
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - you keep records clean and processes tight
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or MRP systems
• A personable, professional communicator who can work across teams and with external partners
• A proactive mindset - you anticipate problems and act before they elevate
• We love spending time in the office together. This is an onsite role that requires being on site 5 days a week.

Responsabilidades

• Plan procurement decisions in line with real-time stock levels and consumption trends
• Prepare and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and operational requirements
• Track slow-moving stock and optimise reorder points to prevent shortages and overstock
• Maintain procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information to support forecasting
• Support invoice control, documentation, and any tender processes as required
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse and operations teams to minimise supply chain disruption
• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials within budget using approved suppliers and MRP systems
• Raise and manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery with accurate records
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from new and existing suppliers to drive value and quality
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times and ETAs; chase delays to prevent gaps
• Onboard and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times and terms
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support cost-saving initiatives

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Organised and detail-oriented

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

On-site role

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Richmond Work Match is seeking a procurement-focused professional in Southwark, London, to translate stock needs into supplier orders and manage supplier relationships. You will work with Inventory Controller and operations teams to keep the supply pipeline running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You will negotiate to source high-quality materials within budget, maintain records, and support invoicing while ensuring on-time delivery. This onsite role requires five days in the office.