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Procurement Senior Specialist 💷 £40 per hour Umbrella Rate 📍 Gaydon Are you a driven procurement professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and making a real impact? We're looking for a Procurement Specialist to help source and manage the goods and services that keep our business running smoothly. You'll work across a wide range of indirect categories such as office supplies, IT equipment, travel, maintenance, and machine parts, partnering closely with internal teams and external suppliers. This is a Specialist Professional level role, suited to someone who has developed strong procurement expertise through experience and education. You'll be trusted to manage complex work with minimal supervision and have opportunities to influence outcomes and develop others. 📜What you'll be doing Managing the full procurement life cycle, from sourcing to supplier performance Identifying and selecting the right suppliers to meet business needs Negotiating pricing and commercial terms to deliver value Raising and managing purchase orders and supporting contract administration Managing supplier relationships and performance on an ongoing basis Leading or supporting larger procurement projects with a high level of ownership Coaching and supporting junior team members as needed Applying category management principles to improve efficiency and outcomes ✅What is the client looking for :- A results-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment Strong commercial awareness with confidence in negotiation Experience working within a global or complex business Solid operational contract management experience Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally and externally Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable adjusting to changing priorities A proactive mindset with drive, resilience, and attention to detail This is a Specialist Professional level role, suited to someone who has developed strong procurement expertise through experience and education. You'll be trusted to manage complex work with minimal supervision and have opportunities to influence outcomes and develop others. Interested or know someone who could be? 📧(url removed) 📲 (phone number removed) WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003