Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Salary: up to £58,000

Location: Hull

Grafton Recruitment are delighted to be working with an established, highly successful business in Hull for a Procurement Specialist to join their team. The Procurement Specialist will ensure that the business has the correct goods and services available to meet the site production plans and Capex portfolio supplied at the optimal value.

The Role:

• Ensure goods and services are delivered/performed as per the specification in a timely manner, within quality requirements and cost.
• Identify supply risks and effective mitigation to ensure continuity of supply to the business.
• Ensure that security of supply for goods and services are maintained safely, to the correct technical specification and on schedule to meet operational requirements.
• Provide expert advice on procurement related risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical to all procurement customers.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure best commercial terms to the business.
• Identify and recommend new suppliers to the business.
• Accountable for the strategic development, negotiation, delivery and ongoing management of key third party goods and services.
• Deputise for Procurement Manager when necessary.
• Provide commercial management of key site agreements.

The Person:

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent chartered membership or QS qualifications
• Previous procurement or quantified surveyor experience in a large complex manufacturing environment, dealing with contract negotiation and management desirable
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, SAP, and database analysis would be advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the NAECI
• Expert negotiation skills, organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Sound understanding of company policies, site safety standards and legislation is an advantage
• Experience in supporting capital project activities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build key relationships
• Ability to drive performance and positively influence other stakeholders outside of the line on order to achieve positive results

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Naomi Coates on /