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.