Job Description

Are you ready to take on a challenging role as an Procurement Specialist? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team, collaborating with innovative minds from around the globe.

• Hourly Rate: 32.31
• Monday to Friday: 37.5 Hours per week, flexible start and finish times.
• Contract Length: 1 Year

The Role:

As an Procurement Specialist you will:

• Support supplier consolidation and help meet cost savings and working capital goals.
• Minimise total product and process costs through cost reduction efforts and innovative procurement practices.
• Manage supplier selection and maintain key external supplier relationships.
• Lead negotiations and manage complex supplier relationships.
• Identify and implement solutions for dual-sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, and supplier management.
• Lead process improvement opportunities to enhance service, speed, or cost.
• Implement and negotiate agreements for complex supply relationships.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Procurement Category Specialist role will have:

• Over 5 years of procurement experience.
• Expertise in direct materials, GFR, converting, assembly, or kitting.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier management.
• Experience in a manufacturing organisation.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and managing large data sets.
• Knowledge of SAP navigation.

The Package:

The Procurement Specialist role offers an hourly rate of 32.31. This position provides a collaborative environment where you can work with a diverse team of experts and have opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Procurement Specialist, Category Manager, Supply Chain Specialist, Sourcing Manager, or Purchasing Manager, this opportunity as an EMEA Procurement Specialist, could be the perfect fit for you.