Strategic Procurement Specialist

Fulkrum; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulkrum’s Aberdeen Office is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our global team serving the energy, engineering and construction sectors. You will manage day-to-day procurement requests, onboarding, and contract administration to support diverse projects.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP experience, plus the ability to negotiate within delegated authority and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders. A CIPS qualification is valued and progression encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management or contracts administration.
• Ability to manage routine procurement activity independently.
• Knowledge of procurement lifecycle: sourcing, quotations, due diligence, negotiation, PO and contract administration.
• Experience with supplier, subcontractor or agency agreements and NDAs.
• Strong business sense, attention to detail, and ability to challenge non-compliant requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement requests for goods and services for internal stakeholders.
• Clarify specifications, scope, budget, timescales and approvals before market approach.
• Research the market, obtain quotations, and provide evidence-based supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, lead times and terms within delegated authority.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence, NDAs, and supplier agreements.
• Maintain supplier profiles, records and renewal/expiry dates.
• Coordinate purchase-order creation, amendments, and budget monitoring.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Support governance, audits, and continuous improvement across procurement policies and processes.
• Provide procurement input to client bids and tenders within the Commercial team.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Contracts administration

Negotiation

Communication & detail focus

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / procurement system

Job description

Fulkrum’s Aberdeen Office is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our global team serving the energy, engineering and construction sectors. You will manage day-to-day procurement requests, onboarding, and contract administration to support diverse projects.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP experience, plus the ability to negotiate within delegated authority and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders. A CIPS qualification is valued and progression encouraged.