Strategic Procurement Specialist - On-Site in Rochdale

Salt Separation Services Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Separation Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our on-site team in Rochdale. You will manage procurement activities across the lifecycle, drive cost efficiencies, and support supplier negotiations to maximise value for money.

Reporting to the Procurement lead, you will benchmark pricing, conduct market analyses, and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure value for money throughout the procurement lifecycle, maximising profit margins by reducing cost of sales.
• Benchmark existing pricing and conduct market analysis to improve purchasing leverage.
• Undertake trade and market research to identify new or improved suppliers and address supply gaps.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions through robust cost and market insight.
• Obtain multiple quotations to ensure competitiveness and informed procurement decisions.
• Lead and support supplier negotiations, including pricing, lead times, terms, and responses to supplier price increase requests.
• Confirm all purchase orders in writing and ensure accurate, timely PO entry.
• Control payment terms in line with company financial strategy and ethical payment standards.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments, due diligence, and ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as an SME in supplier risk, total cost of ownership (TCO), and waste reduction, aligned with Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Support the development and negotiation of supplier contracts, supply agreements, and SLAs.
• Escalate supply chain risks or issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and support supplier setup and master data maintenance within the ERP system (Epicor).
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support invoice query resolution.
• Assist with external audits through accurate record-keeping and sample preparation.
• Document, review, and maintain procurement SOPs, ensuring they remain current and effective.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with internal policies, ethical standard s, and legal obligations.
• Promote continuous improvement, Lean working practices, and sustainability initiatives

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Salt Separation Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our on-site team in Rochdale. You will manage procurement activities across the lifecycle, drive cost efficiencies, and support supplier negotiations to maximise value for money.

Reporting to the Procurement lead, you will benchmark pricing, conduct market analyses, and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.