Job Title: Procurement Specialist
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Reports To: Procurement Manager
Location: Leeds
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are a global professional services company consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With over 22,000 employees in 247 offices across 62 countries, we help clients deliver complex capital projects with confidence. Our Leeds office is part of this global network offering a dynamic and collaborative environment that supports career growth and development.
Role purpose
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to act as the first point of contact for all Facilities and Procurement matters, ensuring efficient handling of queries and the creation of relevant work orders. The position supports global vendor and category management, processes procurement requests for indirect corporate expenditure, and manages supplier relationships. It also involves maintaining procurement systems, supporting asset management, and ensuring compliance with internal governance and SOx controls where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Global vendor and category management
Process and manage procurement requests for indirect corporate expenditure, including purchase orders, receipting, and invoice checking
Handle IT and Facilities procurement: hardware, software licenses, mobile phones, accessories, stationery, merchandise, printing, office equipment, and PPE
Manage day-to-day procurement activities, reporting, staff onboarding/offboarding, internal systems, and asset database
Update internal policies and procedures on the Knowledge Base, ensuring SOx and corporate governance compliance
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding/offboarding, contract negotiations, renewals, and ensuring costs and services align with agreements
Essential Skills:
A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a procurement environment utilising service desk, procurement, and asset management tools
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills
Strong IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365
Commerciality - including total cost of ownership, driving commercial value
Sustainability - Sustainable procurement methodologies
Previous experience of Dynamics 365 and FreshService are an advantage
Apply now to join a company that values professional growth, collaboration and continuous improvement!
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Reports To: Procurement Manager
Location: Leeds
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary - 34k
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