Procurement Specialist

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Join a World Leader as a Procurement Specialist!
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (1:30 PM finish on Fridays!)
Onsite Car Parking Available

Are you a skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, world-leading company? Look no further! Our client, based in Rochdale, is on the hunt for a talented professional to support their central procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and help optimise their supply chain operations.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Procurement Specialist:

Sourcing and Managing Suppliers: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring resilience and value in the supply chain.
Strategic Procurement: Drive category management strategies to optimize procurement across various product and service categories.
Negotiation and Cost Management: Oversee purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project timelines, inventory needs, and budgets.
Process Improvement: Develop procurement best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
Supplier Risk Management: Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure all relevant regulations are met.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to improve procurement systems and strategies.
What You Need to Succeed:

Procurement Experience: Knowledge or experience using MRP systems (Epicor is a plus!).
Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with both internal and external teams.
Commercial Awareness: A sharp eye for cost-efficiency and high-quality standards.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Time Management: Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Customer-Focused: Commitment to delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.
What’s in It for You?

Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Work-Life Balance: Early finish on Fridays (1:30 PM!)
Generous Benefits Package:
Employer-matched pension scheme (Aviva)
Company bonus scheme
Employee referral scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Services (counselling, GP, financial advice)
Life insurance & income protection (after 5 years’ service)
Holiday buy-back option
 
Training & Development Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.Team Building: Exciting social events and team-building activitiesOnsite Car Parking: Hassle-free parking at work

Why Join our client as a Procurement Specialist?

This is your chance to be part of an innovative team in a company that’s a true leader in its field. Our client values self-development and continuous improvement, providing a supportive and dynamic environment for you to excel and advance in your career. With a range of fantastic benefits and a great company culture, this role is ideal for a professional looking to make an impact in procurement.

If you're ready for a new challenge with a forward-thinking company, apply now!

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Job Info
Bamford Contract Services Ltd logo
Job Title:
Procurement Specialist
Company:
Bamford Contract Services Ltd
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£30000 - £33000 Per annum
Posted:
Mar 26th 2025
Closes:
Apr 26th 2025
Sector:
Retail & Purchasing
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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