Strategic Procurement Specialist – Savings & Suppliers

RS UK & Ireland; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Integrated Supply is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activity for key clients in our EMEA business. You will source stock from suppliers, drive contract savings, and ensure world-class client service across the RS Group.

Responsibilities include delivering contractual savings, maintaining KPI/SLA delivery, and collaborating with procurement teams to select the best suppliers for price and service. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site in Halewood.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating and challenging the norm.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Strong ICT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all client contractual savings as per agreements.
• Achieve and report on client contractual savings targets.
• Manage KPI/SLA delivery (quote turnaround, conversions).
• Obtain quote requests for new items and update systems accordingly.
• Maximise intercompany spend opportunities to drive RS Group growth.
• Analyse sourcing data to deliver best price in the marketplace.
• Identify client spend patterns for increased savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to select the correct supplier/category for best price.
• Support governance of preferred supplier programmes in the marketplace.
• Respond to plant stopper situations and urgent client requests.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure delivery of best price and client service.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Data analysis

Procurement understanding

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

RS Integrated Supply is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activity for key clients in our EMEA business. You will source stock from suppliers, drive contract savings, and ensure world-class client service across the RS Group.

Responsibilities include delivering contractual savings, maintaining KPI/SLA delivery, and collaborating with procurement teams to select the best suppliers for price and service. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site in Halewood.