Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist, if you’re the kind of person who spots inefficiencies and fixes them before anyone else notices, this is your role. You’ll take real ownership of supplier relationships, costs, and supply flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where what you do genuinely makes a difference. The Role Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring materials are available at the right cost, quality and lead time. This role would suit someone commercially aware, organised and proactive, who enjoys balancing operational purchasing with supplier management and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Source and procure raw materials, components and services in line with business requirements Request and evaluate supplier quotations, ensuring alignment with cost, quality and delivery expectations Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, including cost savings and improved terms Challenge existing suppliers, pricing and processes to drive efficiencies and improvements Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing and lead times Order Management & Material Planning Raise and manage purchase orders using MRP/ERP systems Monitor stock levels and support inventory control to avoid shortages or overstocking Track orders and ensure timely delivery to meet production schedules Manage the purchasing inbox and day-to-day supplier communication Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing and supplier data Analyse spends, usage trends and supplier performance Support reporting on cost savings and procurement efficiencies Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with production teams to understand demand and material requirements Support quality and supplier audits, including non-conformance and corrective actions Liaise with finance and operations to ensure accurate data and reporting About You Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing Strong organisational skills with attention to detail Experience using MRP/ERP systems (experience with systems such as Yooz or similar would be beneficial) Confident communicator, able to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work independently Strong Excel skills desirable Package Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Life insurance Free on-site parking Birthday day off Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply now Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy