Job Description
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Procurement Specialist for our client based in South Lanarkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant team on a full-time 10-month fixed-term contract. The role plays a key part in ensuring that purchasing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with operational needs. The successful candidate will develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring consistent delivery and value for money through strategic procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all purchases are made with a commercial focus, balancing cost and quality.
* Liaise with suppliers to track material deliveries and coordinate replacements for any rejected items.
* Perform general administration duties to support the procurement function.
* Manage returns of rejected materials and arrange suitable replacements.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date price files.
* Run daily stock reports to support purchasing decisions.
* Handle office consumables orders efficiently.
* Maintain document control systems and processes.
* Create part numbers on Sage and update system records.
* Support the wider purchasing department with ad hoc tasks as required.
* Flexibility to occasionally undertake duties outside normal working hours.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role within a similar environment.
* Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills.
* High level of administrative competence with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage, and ideally experience with MRP or CRM systems.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Offering:
* Full-time, 10-month fixed-term contract.
* Monday to Thursday 8:15am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:15am – 1:00pm.
* Salary up to £27,000 per annum (pro rata for contract duration).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
* Company pension scheme.