Salary: £28,000 per year Bonus Location: Northampton A well-established and growing automotive services group is looking for a Parts Procurement Specialist to support its network of autocentres. This role is key to ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and supplier performance across multiple locations. We're looking for someone who understands the importance of strong supplier relationships, precise order management, and supporting centre operations with fast, reliable solutions. About the Role You'll work closely with centre managers, suppliers, and finance to ensure all locations have the parts they need-on time and at the right cost. The role combines order management, supplier negotiation, problem-solving, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Order Management: Manage the placement and tracking of parts orders for all autocentres when tier-one suppliers aren't used. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements. Centre Support: Collaborate with centre managers to understand local needs, troubleshoot parts delays, and resolve procurement-related issues. Cost Control: Identify cost-saving opportunities and apply best-practice procurement strategies across the group. Reporting: Work with the finance team to deliver regular reports on purchasing trends, costs, usage, and supplier performance. Skills and Experience Previous experience in parts purchasing within the automotive sector (e.g., autocentres, dealerships, motor factors). Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Excellent organisational and coordination abilities. A good understanding of stock control principles. Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and influence at all levels. Desirable Knowledge of vehicle servicing parts and automotive components. Experience managing procurement across multiple sites. Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit. INDAUT