Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location - Batley Full time Permanent, Full time Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7am - 5.15pm or 6am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday  Salary: £28k per annum (depending on experience) Job Summary The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, and services required for furniture manufacturing. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining high quality standards, reliable supplier relationships, and uninterrupted production schedules. Key Responsibilities Source and procure raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, foams, finishes, packaging, and hardware Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to achieve best value Create and manage purchase orders in line with production schedules and inventory requirements Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues Collaborate closely with Production, Design, Quality, and Inventory teams Track market trends, material availability, and price fluctuations Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or sustainability Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier documentation Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Procurement, or a related field - preferred. CIPS qualification (Or working towards) - preferred Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within manufacturing or furniture production Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Familiarity with materials used in furniture manufacturing Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing sustainable or FSC-certified materials Knowledge of international sourcing and logistics CIPS certification or working toward professional procurement qualifications Experience managing multiple suppliers across different material categories Key Competencies Cost-conscious decision-making Attention to detail Commercial awareness Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines Ethical and sustainable sourcing mindset What We Offer A friendly and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development. Full trained given if needed On-site parking and modern office - with onsite café 25 days holidays plus stats This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. INDD