Procurement Specialist

ABL Recruitment; English (IN); On-site; USD 35,540 - 43,438; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Specialist with a degree in Business or related fields, and a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience, to manage procurement operations in Birmingham. You will focus on supplier sourcing, negotiation, and compliance within the automotive industry.

The role requires strong stakeholders management and analytical skills, with responsibilities ranging from managing procurement requests to ensuring compliance with company policies.

Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in both indirect procurement and business/project procurement preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from PR to PO issuance.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimal pricing.
• Conduct supplier sourcing and evaluation activities.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance

Tools

ERP/procurement systems

Job description

Position Title

Procurement Specialist

Department

Finance & Operations

Reporting To

Senior Procurement Manager

Location

Birmingham (5 days on site)

Salary

30K

Start Date

MUST BE ABLE TO START WITHIN 1 MONTH

Position Summary

Are YOU a budding Procurement Specialist, based in the midlands? This is an incredible opportunity to further your experience in the automotive industry, at a time of enormous change in the industry. You’ll be moving in with one of the UK’s most well‑known home‑grown manufacturers, working with a company with years of brand recognition, and long term, stable financial backing. This role will be working with all teams in the business, and focusses on maintaining compliant, ensuring cost‑efficiency and managing suppliers and governance. You will be at the centre of procurement operations, responsible for supplier sourcing, management, evaluation, negotiation and performance monitoring. A great opportunity for someone early career looking to get a breadth of experience at a very fast pace!

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) issuance.
• Review procurement requests and ensure completeness of business requirements.
• Develop and maintain Scope of Work (SOW) documents together with requesting departments.
• Conduct supplier sourcing, market research, and supplier qualification activities.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations in accordance with company procurement policies.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with approved budgets and internal approval authorities.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the procurement system.

Business Procurement Support

• Marketing campaigns
• Trade shows and exhibitions
• Customer events
• Advertising and media services
• Logistics and vehicle transportation
• Consultancy services
• Project‑based outsourced services
• OEM‑related business activities

Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Project teams to understand business requirements and procurement priorities.

Administrative Procurement Support

• Office supplies
• IT equipment
• Office services and facilities
• Travel services
• Employee welfare programmes
• Training services
• Fixed assets

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain a qualified supplier database.
• Conduct supplier onboarding and due diligence checks.
• Manage supplier performance reviews and supplier scorecards.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost optimisation.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Procurement Governance and Compliance

• Ensure procurement requests are supported by approved budgets.
• Verify procurement documentation is complete and properly approved.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and internal controls.
• Support conflict of interest reviews and supplier compliance assessments.
• Maintain procurement records and audit trails.
• Assist with procurement reporting and spend analysis.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance to support budget control and payment processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Provide procurement guidance and support to internal departments.
• Participate in procurement process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in both indirect procurement and business/project procurement preferred.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or multinational environments is advantageous.
• Experience managing supplier RFQs, negotiations, and contracts.
• Experience working within procurement systems and ERP platforms.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of procurement governance and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) preferred.
• Knowledge of UK procurement regulations and supplier compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting sales and marketing procurement activities.
• Experience in automotive OEM or automotive distribution environment is highly desirable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement savings achieved.
• Supplier delivery and performance metrics.
• Procurement cycle time.
• PO issuance accuracy.
• Budget compliance rate.
• Supplier onboarding and compliance completion rate.
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction.
• Procurement policy compliance.