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I am currently working with a well-established engineering organisation who are looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join the team! This position will sit in the purchasing department located at their Kirkby in Ashfield site offering a salary from £50,000-£55,000.
Candidates will need to have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a construction or manufacturing environment at a buyer or senior buyer level.
Role responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Officer include:
- Analysing category spend across all division and develop tenders and specifications
- Negotiating contracts, improving prices and terms of business with suppliers and reviewing opportunities to make business savings
- Assessing and evaluating suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
- Monitoring market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
- Providing analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
- Building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Preparing agreements and contracts.
Role Specification of the Senior Procurement Office include:
- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing/construction environment
- Knowledge of purchasing, negotiations, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
- Experience working closely with suppliers
- A valid UK driving licence
Salary
Up to £55k
This role offers hybrid working, Monday-Thursday in office, Friday working from home
This role will be well suited if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Category Manager, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Specialist, Lead Buyer or Procurement Team Leader.
