Procurement Specialist – Inventory
Salary: £35,868 - £44,835 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Location: National Hybrid Working
As a Procurement Specialist – Inventory at FCC Environment, you will support the Senior Procurement Advisor in the delivery of effective procurement activity across the business using an inventory control system known as Q4. You will provide professional procurement advice, manage central inventory procurement, and contribute to the development of policies, supplier relationships, and cost-saving initiatives, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, Cycle to Work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Managing the procurement of a wide range of inventory items in line with FCC standards and regulatory requirements
- Liaising with operational teams to support new and replacement inventory requirements
- Reviewing and cleansing stock items, ensuring accurate costs, lead times and stock levels
- Supporting the management and ongoing training of stock systems
- Identifying opportunities for common purchasing, synergies and value-adding procurement initiatives
- Assisting with supplier selection, RFQs, tender evaluations, contract preparation and negotiations
- Supporting the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to maximise performance and value
- Working closely with internal stakeholders’ teams to ensure supplier compliance with all FCC policies, procedures and standards
- Monitoring and analysing purchasing activity to identify efficiencies and cost savings
- Providing procurement advice, support and training to managers across the business
- Managing ad hoc procurement issues as required
- Travelling to identified FCC locations across the UK
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and contract management
- Experience of purchasing commodities from the engineering and electrical sectors
- Advanced level Excel knowledge, including Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Validation, and Power Query as examples
- Knowledge in Power BI – desirable but not essential
- Previously used and knowledge of using MRP/ERP systems
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Able to work collaboratively across the business and independently when required
- Adaptable skill set – problem solving, ongoing learning
- Organised, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines
- Self-motivated work ethic
- A CIPS qualification is desirable
About us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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