Purchasing Specialist

Kevin Edward Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Purchasing Specialist for an international role in the Power Generation sector. The successful candidate will manage strategic products, optimise costs, and enhance purchasing performance. Ideal applicants will have 5-10 years of experience and proficiency in negotiation, with professional English skills required. This is a home-based position within the UK offering a competitive salary and bonus.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in international technical purchasing or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in purchasing tools and negotiation techniques.
• Professional English required, French would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic product and service families linked to specific projects.
• Secure supply chains and optimise costs.
• Ensure overall purchasing performance in an international environment.

Skills

Negotiation techniques

ERP tools

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Purchasing or supply chain training

Job description

Overview

Role: Purchasing Specialist - Generator Manufacturer

Based: Home Based - UK Based - EMEA Remit

Salary: £60,000 Basic plus 10% Annual Bonus, healthcare + pension

Responsibilities

The role is an international project purchasing role and is responsible for managing strategic product and service families linked to specific projects. The objective is to secure supply chains, optimise costs, and ensure overall purchasing performance in a demanding international environment.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• Purchasing or supply chain training with proven experience (5 -10 years minimum) in International technical purchasing or industrial projects. Ideally, this will be in a Power Generation related sector.
• Proficiency in purchasing tools (ERP, e-sourcing) and negotiation techniques
• Professional English required, French would be a plus
• Analytical skills, rigor, autonomy and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in project mode and manage priorities.
• Located in the UK.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward your current CV with a covering letter at your earliest convenience, stating your suitability for the role.