Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Vickerstock; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply & installation company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to handle the full procurement lifecycle across two sites. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate has experience with stock systems, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Benefits include health-care cover and a hybrid work structure.

Benefits

Health-care cover (Aviva)

Pension

Hybrid (1 day per week after successful probation)

Qualifications

• Experience with stock systems and/or ERP/MRP.
• Proactive attitude towards tasks and problem solving.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements.
• Maintain supplier portals and contracts.
• Monitor lead times and communicate logistics.
• Collaborate to convert requirements into purchase orders.
• Approve deliveries and ensure timely communication.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and maintain spend control.

Skills

Stock system experience

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 or studying towards

Related degree

Job description

Overview

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an industry leading supply & installation business on the appointment of a Procurement Specialist. Our client provide a range of products that are resistant to extreme weather, primarily flooding, to customers across all sectors from local authorities to commercial businesses.

Role

As the Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist you will play a pivotal part in the business working alongside senior management. You will own the full procurement and stock life-cycle across two sites (NI & GB) - from supplier sourcing and negotiation to stock visibility, systems, and internal coordination. You will be proactive in dealing with challenges and will be given the autonomy to amend existing procedure as well as bring your own insight.

Benefits

• Health-care cover (Aviva)
• Pension
• Hybrid (1 day per week after successful probation)

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements for all business purchases.
• Maintain supplier portals and contracts, conducting regular performance reviews.
• Monitor lead times, consolidate orders, and communicate logistics to the project planning team.
• Collaborate with internal teams to convert requirements into clear, timely purchase orders.
• Approve deliveries after operational checks and ensure timely communication.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and maintain strict spend control.
• Lead the roll-out and ownership of a new stock management system integrated with existing systems.
• Keep accurate records of stock levels, transactions, and movements across both sites.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all stock enquiries, ensuring full visibility and control.
• Coordinate returns, damaged goods, and on-site reported issues.
• Produce regular stock reports and analyses to support planning and budgeting.

What you will need to succeed

• Previous experience working with a stock system and/or ERP/MRP
• Positive and proactive approach to tasks with problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

Advantageous

• CIPS Level 4 or studying towards
• Related degree

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!