Strategic Procurement Lead

Langham Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement activities in Snetterton. You will own the purchase order process, select suppliers and track deliveries, balancing cost, quality and delivery to meet business needs.

You will work with the Operations team to continuously improve procurement processes, maintain accurate records in Sage/IFS, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Three years' experience and CIPS Level 4 are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier deliveries.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (Sage and IFS).

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, ensuring orders are raised accurately and in accordance with company procedures and delegated authority.
• Review supplier options and quotations, assessing value for money, quality, lead times and suitability against business requirements.
• Make informed recommendations on supplier selection, balancing commercial considerations with quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support reliable supply and resolve purchasing issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to cost, quality or delivery, escalating where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing arrangements, reduce costs and achieve better value for the business.
• Establish and maintain a systematic approach to tracking purchase orders, providing clear visibility of order status and expected delivery dates.
• Proactively monitor outstanding orders and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to address delays or potential supply issues.
• Ensure purchasing activity supports project requirements and minimises the risk of disruption to business operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records within the relevant business systems.
• Maintain and improve procurement processes, ensuring they remain effective, consistent and aligned with company requirements.
• Use procurement and business systems, including Sage and IFS, to manage purchasing activity and maintain accurate information.
• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to analyse purchasing information, monitor orders and support reporting.
• Work in accordance with relevant company procedures and contribute to compliance with ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility and control across the procurement process.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier selection

Cost analysis

Purchase orders

Education

CIPS Level 4

Tools

Excel

Sage

IFS

Job description

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement activities in Snetterton. You will own the purchase order process, select suppliers and track deliveries, balancing cost, quality and delivery to meet business needs.

You will work with the Operations team to continuously improve procurement processes, maintain accurate records in Sage/IFS, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Three years' experience and CIPS Level 4 are required.