Overview
Procurement Specialist - Fixed Term Contract
Swift Group Limited - Hull
Department: Procurement
Employment type: Full time
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (30/09/26)
Looking to take your Procurement career to the next level? Team Swift is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Procurement Specialist to join our growing team!
Responsibilities
As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for the procurement of parts and associated tooling within a designated category of spend. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that is renowned for innovation, quality construction, stylish design, and outstanding value.
The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified and competent Procurement Specialist with an established track record in a medium to large manufacturing-based company. You will have a procurement background with strong negotiation skills, excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively manage and develop a reliable and sustainable supplier base in a high-pressure environment and challenging, fast-moving market.
What a typical day looks like as a Procurement Specialist at Swift:
If you are an experienced Procurement Specialist with a proven track record in achieving cost reductions, we want to hear from you! You will work closely with the new Product Development teams to ensure the smooth introduction of new suppliers and parts to suit the business development plans.
In this role, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with new and existing suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, delivery, quality and service, and reacting accordingly to issues and opportunities. You will be required to undertake RFQ’s and tenders, evaluate costs, and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors as and when required. Other responsibilities include:
* Ensure any regulations or legislative requirements (where applicable) on the supply or sourcing of components are fully met, (e.g. GDPR, Furniture and Fire Regulations, Type Approval, Plastic Tax, and general product certification/licences (FLEGT/ FSC/ PEFC etc), are maintained through regular monitoring and auditing of suppliers
* Ensure certificates of origin, weight and dimension data and photographs are provided in a timely manner
* Ensure the requirements of the Modern Slavery act and the company’s ethical code are maintained at all times within the supply chain
* Liaise closely with and support the Material Control, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Accounts and Operational functions of the business to ensure that supplier issues and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have a degree or equivalent in a procurement discipline and be working towards a CIPS qualification. You will be experienced in working with multiple supplier accounts simultaneously and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Company & Culture
At Team Swift, we value our employees and offer a supportive working environment. We ensure that our employees understand the importance of their Health & Safety responsibilities in line with the company's Health & Safety policies.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a growing team and take your Procurement career to the next level! Apply today!
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About the Company
Are you ready to join the exciting world of the Swift Group? We're not just any old manufacturer - we're the UK's largest producer of Touring Caravans, Motorhomes, and Holiday Homes.
Since 1964, we've been creating top-notch products that provide incredible quality and great value for money. Our expertly-engineered and designed caravans, motorhomes, and holiday homes are made for adventure-seekers and those who want to own their home away from home, giving thousands of customers’ happy holidays time and time again.
Our headquarters are in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, with 100 acres of state of the art manufacturing and associated facilities. We also offer the UK's only manufacturer-operated motorhome hire facility, Swift Go, with our depots in Manchester and Edinburgh.
At Swift, we're always on the move and we're looking for driven, high-calibre employees to join us. With ambitious growth plans, our culture is one of opportunities and development. That's why we've created Swift Academy, a learning programme that helps everyone achieve their full potential.
We’re looking for people who fit with our EPIC culture, that’s people with high Energy levels, who convey our Professional standards and bring Innovation to their role as well as a desire to serve the Swift Community
What’s next? If you apply, our recruitment team will review your application. If you're selected for an interview, we'll be in touch. And if you don't hear from us within two weeks, we receive a high volume of applications, so please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Up to £48,513 per annum
Hours
37.5
Benefits
27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - Early finish Friday; 2.5 day weekend - Easy access to site & free on-site parking available - Swift Academy - Health & Wellbeing
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