Procurement Specialist Due to continued growth, our client a leading employer in the local area is currently looking to recruit aProcurement Specialistto join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a hugely successful business and join a busy procurement team. The Role Manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities to reduce cost for purchasing requirements for the business Identify cost saving opportunities and contribute to budget control Analyse market trends to identify opportunities and risks within categories Develop and maintain global supplier relationships to improve cost and service levels Negotiate prices, terms and lead times with suppliers to achieve best possible results that meet company needs Conduct market analysis to stay ahead of trends affecting availability and cost Continually challenge and improve upon current practices and procedures Support and implement category and commodity strategy Essential Criteria A minimum of 3 years (+) experience in a procurement / purchasing role Excellent negotiation and communication skills Proven experience in cost saving projects Ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team Committed and motivated A positive can-do attitude What you will receive Competitive salary Career progression Flexible working hours The chance to join an award-winning company A list of other employee benefits What you need to do now This truly is a great role, if youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call Skills: Procurement Purchasing Buyer Supply Chain Sourcing Strategic