Job Title:
Senior Procurement Specialist
Salary:
GBP45,000 - GBP50,000k
Contract:
12-month FTC
Location:
Fully remote (occasional travel for company meetings) must be UK based
Role Overview
Are you experienced Procurement Specialist? Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to lead and optimise procurement activity across the business. The role focuses on supplier governance, commercial value and process improvement, ensuring procurement activity aligns with organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end procurement activity, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract management
* Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and commercial value
* Manage supplier performance, compliance and ongoing governance
* Analyse spend data to identify efficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities
* Maintain robust procurement documentation, reporting and dashboards
* Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations and Facilities to support business objectives
* Support procurement-related change initiatives and embed best-practice processes
Essential Requirements
* Proven procurement experience (minimum 2+ years)
* Excellent understanding of procurement and supply chain improvement methodologies
* Strong commercial, cost analysis and supplier management experience
* Working knowledge of Oracle systems, specifically NetSuite
* Experience managing contracts, compliance and supplier governance
* Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills
Desirable Qualifications
* CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)
* CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
* CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. About Harper Recruitment Group: Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or send an up-to-date CV. INDPERM
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