Procurement Specialist – Iventory

Our client is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Procurement Specialist – Inventory. In this role, you will support the Senior Procurement Advisor in the delivery of effective procurement activity across the business using an inventory control system known as Q4. You will provide professional procurement advice, manage central inventory procurement, and contribute to the development of policies, supplier relationships, and cost-saving initiatives, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Main Duties:

• Managing the procurement of a wide range of inventory items in line with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with operational teams to support new and replacement inventory requirements
• Reviewing and cleansing stock items, ensuring accurate costs, lead times and stock levels
• Supporting the management and ongoing training of stock system
• Identifying opportunities for common purchasing, synergies and value-adding procurement initiatives
• Assisting with supplier selection, RFQs, tender evaluations, contract preparation and negotiations
• Supporting the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to maximise performance and value
• Working closely with internal stakeholders’ teams to ensure supplier compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards
• Monitoring and analysing purchasing activity to identify efficiencies and cost savings
• Providing procurement advice, support and training to managers across the business
• Managing ad hoc procurement issues as required
• Travelling to identified locations across the UK

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience of purchasing commodities from the engineering and electrical sectors
• Advanced level Excel knowledge, including Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Validation, and Power Query as examples
• Knowledge in Power BI – desirable but not essential
• Previously used and knowledge of using MRP/ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to work collaboratively across the business and independently when required
• Adaptable skill set – problem solving, ongoing learning
• Organised, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated work ethic
• A CIPS qualification is desirable.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

Ref: J9658

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