Procurement Specialist

Join a World Leader as a Procurement Specialist!

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (1:30 PM finish on Fridays!)
Onsite Car Parking Available

Are you a skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, world-leading company? Look no further! Our client, based in Rochdale, is on the hunt for a talented professional to support their central procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and help optimise their supply chain operations.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Procurement Specialist:

1. Sourcing and Managing Suppliers: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring resilience and value in the supply chain.
2. Strategic Procurement: Drive category management strategies to optimize procurement across various product and service categories.
3. Negotiation and Cost Management: Oversee purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project timelines, inventory needs, and budgets.
4. Process Improvement: Develop procurement best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
5. Supplier Risk Management: Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure all relevant regulations are met.
6. Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to improve procurement systems and strategies.

What You Need to Succeed:

1. Procurement Experience: Knowledge or experience using MRP systems (Epicor is a plus!).
2. Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with both internal and external teams.
3. Commercial Awareness: A sharp eye for cost-efficiency and high-quality standards.
4. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
5. Time Management: Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
6. Customer-Focused: Commitment to delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.

What’s in It for You?

1. Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
2. Work-Life Balance: Early finish on Fridays (1:30 PM!)
3. Generous Benefits Package:
   • Employer-matched pension scheme (Aviva)
   • Company bonus scheme
   • Employee referral scheme
   • Access to Employee Assistance Services (counselling, GP, financial advice)
   • Life insurance & income protection (after 5 years’ service)
   • Holiday buy-back option
4. Training & Development: Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.
5. Team Building: Exciting social events and team-building activities.
6. Onsite Car Parking: Hassle-free parking at work.

Why Join our client as a Procurement Specialist?

This is your chance to be part of an innovative team in a company that’s a true leader in its field. Our client values self-development and continuous improvement, providing a supportive and dynamic environment for you to excel and advance in your career. With a range of fantastic benefits and a great company culture, this role is ideal for a professional looking to make an impact in procurement.

If you're ready for a new challenge with a forward-thinking company, apply now!

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Job Info

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Company: Bamford Contract Services Ltd

Location: Rochdale

Posted: Mar 26th 2025

Closes: Apr 26th 2025

Sector: Retail & Purchasing

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time