Procurement Specialist - Development, Plant & Vehicles

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…Procurement Specialist - Development, Plant & VehiclesHours - 37.5 hours per week, 08:30 am to 17:00 pmLocation Postcode - NationwideAs a Procurement Specialist, you will assist the Procurement Manager in the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures.This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week, however, we will consider requests for job shares to suit your lifestyle (working full days).Our promise to you- Competitive salary- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays- Pension scheme- Life insurance- Discretionary bonus scheme- On the job training and progression- Recognition scheme- Refer a friend- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more.- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform.What will you be doing?- Managing the procurement of a variety of plant and vehicle requirements- Supporting new bid development, encompassing the evaluation of pricing matrices and recommendations for optimal solutions- Supporting mobilisation projects for new contracts, covering typical areas such as vehicles, plant, containers, bins, PPE, and signage- Collaborating with Operations teams to offer guidance and support for the procurement of new or replacement plant and vehicles- Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of relevant technological developments and industry best practice- Identifying opportunities to effect common purchasing, secure synergies and create value through procurement initiatives- Assisting in the identification of suitable suppliers- Reviewing quotations and negotiating prices with key suppliers- Providing advice on suitable contracts for the procurement of key projects and assisting in technical review of projects ensuring feasibility and cost effectiveness- Identifying and pursuing opportunities to implement group-wide contracts (where of benefit to business)- Reviewing current contracts / agreements to identify opportunities to improve effectivenessWhat we’re looking for -Experience in a similar role About UsWe are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 2,400 people.The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.How to applySo, if you want to advance your career as a Procurement Specialist - Development, Plant & Vehicles, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit; the services are those of an Employment Agency.