Strategic Procurement Specialist – SAP & Manufacturing

Atlas NextWave; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to support procurement activities in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, negotiate prices, and ensure P2P processes are followed to meet business and customer requirements.

The role requires proven direct procurement experience, strong SAP transactions, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in direct procurement or purchasing.
• Fluent English communication.
• Strong SAP transactional experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and drive high levels of service.
• Support sourcing activities including supplier selection and onboarding.
• Negotiate supplier price adjustments and resolve invoicing, payment, and purchase order queries.
• Process purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and involve procurement early.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, systems, and P2P processes.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and development activities.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier data.
• Contribute to procurement improvement initiatives and business plan objectives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority handling

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to support procurement activities in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, negotiate prices, and ensure P2P processes are followed to meet business and customer requirements.

The role requires proven direct procurement experience, strong SAP transactions, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with stakeholders