Procurement Specialist

Pay Rate: £19.00 – £27.00 per hour.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join a dynamic team in the role of Supply Chain & Governance Technician. The focus of our client is on finding talent with a positive mindset and a willingness to grow. If you bring enthusiasm and a drive for challenges, we want to hear from you. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be mentored and developed to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare requests for quotes, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and guidelines
• Handle consumables, expendables, and general procurement orders
• Manage internal purchasing requirements in systems like SAP and MySupply, converting them into purchase requisitions and orders
• Post goods receipts for services and non-consumable items, ensuring timely invoice processing
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure compliance and completion
• Create and maintain internal records for all purchase requisitions and orders
• Generate procurement KPIs and reports
• Manage user profiles for procurement portals to enable staff requests for uniforms or PPE
• Maintain daily contact with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
• Support supplier performance management, including monitoring KPIs, launching improvement activities, and implementing risk mitigation plans
• Conduct weekly orderbook reviews with consumable suppliers
• Provide input to the definition and implementation of procurement-related processes and procedures
• Support the demand planning cell in maintaining optimal stock levels through parameter optimization in SAP
• Address discrepancies in delivery and paperwork with suppliers
• Assist finance staff with budgetary controls, including data provision for procurement plans and expenditure forecasts
• Address late commitments, blocked invoices, and other financial issues related to procurement
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address procurement requirements and review budgets
• Contribute to internal and external procurement reporting and updates

Required Skills and Experience:

• Over 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Proficiency in SAP
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• BPSS+ clearance to start, SC Clearance required to continue in the role

Desirable:

• Experience with MySupply or similar procurement tools

Alternatively, for quick registration and application, we offer a user-friendly app designed to simplify your recruitment experience:

Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/cradlefin-consultants/id1604312685?l=en-GB

Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logezy.cradlefinconsultants&hl=en_GB

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.