Barrett Steel are the UK’s largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of 29 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. We are committed to providing innovative and exceptional service to our customers and offer a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel. We have a new opening available for a Group Procurement Officer, this is Bradford based with hybrid working.
All About the Role
In this key new role, you will be responsible for managing and optimising all non-steel spend across the business to include consumables, maintenance, PPE, services, transport, fuel, IT, etc; leading initiatives to centralise contracts, identify cost savings, support depot operations, and drive efficiency improvements, playing a visible, hands-on role working with stakeholders across the group to understand local requirements and embed consistent, value-led procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities include
* Strategic Procurement
1. Develop and implement procurement strategies across all non-steel spend categories
2. Analyse current supplier base and contracts to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost reduction, and service improvement
3. Lead centralisation of contracts across the group to ensure consistency and leverage scale
4. Proactively manage key supplier contracts
* Stakeholder Engagement/Depot Support
1. Travel to and work closely with depots, to fully understand their needs, challenges, and procurement habits
2. Act as a bridge between local operations and central procurement strategy
3. Conduct regular site visits and build strong internal relationships to support collaborative sourcing decisions
* Sourcing & Negotiation
1. Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes, including running tenders or RFQs
2. Manage supplier onboarding and ongoing performance reviews
3. Drive savings through negotiation and strategic sourcing while maintaining service quality
* Project Leadership
1. Initiate and manage procurement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, or improving supplier value
2. Support the digitalisation of procurement processes and systems
3. Creating a new department and embed this within the wider group and build strong relationships.
* Governance & Compliance
1. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations
2. Support reporting, KPIs and contract management disciplines
3. Work closely with Purchase Ledger to manage supplier expectations and resolve escalated disputes
All About You
You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role, ideally in a multi-site, operational UK business
* Strong understanding of procurement best practice, contract management, and commercial negotiation
* Experience managing indirect spend categories
* Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership
* Self-starter, confident working independently and travelling regularly across sites
* Ability to be hands on and work closely with the business, whilst also able to think strategically
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
* CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement or ERP systems
What We Offer
- Highly Competitive salary depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension & life assurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Access to health and wellbeing services
- Discounts on retail and leisure
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing group
- A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
- Hybrid working
We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading independent steel stockholder.
Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business.
Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.
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