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Procurement Specialist

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

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

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