We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team in Head Office. We are looking for a confident and assertive individual, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as the Buyer will be responsible for building strong relationships with both external suppliers and internal customers. You should be a proactive, professional, and self-motivated individual and have a proven track record in supplier management as your role is to negotiate with suppliers to provide best value for money services for the group. You will be responsible for all commercial negotiations relating to the supply of spare parts for a wide range of products we currently operate in our extensive hire fleet including but not limited to excavators, dumpers, compressors ,ride on rollers, telehandlers ,generators, lighting towers, towable welfare units and power tools including air, electrical and battery operated. You will also be responsible for maintaining a database for supplier warranty conditions and to assist our depot network with the processing and negotiation of warranty claims. Successful applicants should demonstrate the following: Previous purchasing experience with a proven track record in supplier management and delivering cost/efficiency savings. A background in construction/engineering/plant and tool hire sectors is preferred. Candidates from an FMCG background will also be considered. A CIPS qualification or be studying towards one; however, we will also accept applications from candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge gained through experience. Strong Microsoft office skills - Excel/Word. Commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally. Benefits include: Competitive salary and bonus scheme Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events) Cycle to Work Scheme Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab) So, what next? If you think you fit the profile, we would love to hear from you! To apply for this role all you must do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there. GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER