Procurement Specialist - Derby

Job Description:

Do you have experience working in a fast-paced Procurement role? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Would you like to join the world's leading calibration services company, offering flexible work options and excellent career growth opportunities?

We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Procurement Specialist based at our Derby site, working for one of our largest customers.

Joining our team as a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying new suppliers and managing and building those relationships, ensuring supplier performance is maintained in line with agreed KPIs to maximise customer satisfaction. 

You will also be responsible for:

• Process purchase requisitions
• Identifying new suppliers, managing purchasing contracts and suppliers
• Purchasing equipment, consumables and controlling overhead cost
• Assisting with negotiating prices
• Reporting on vendor spend
• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Input information into the management system for analysis and reporting
• Dealing with client and supplier queries

• Competitive salary
• Continuous development and training plan
• 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Trescal PerksHub
• Employee well-being programme
• Medical Health Cash Plan
• Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts

• Technical purchasing experience with the ability to assimilate technical information
• Excellent understanding of purchasing practices, export control, and managing suppliers
• A proven track record in developing a good working relationship with suppliers
• MCIPS qualification or working towards or relevant experience
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Experience of working with minimum supervision in a busy and demanding environment
• Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines